Dr. Jayashree K Bhat

Dr. Jayashree is a highly experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 20 years of post-PG experience, specializing in cataract surgery and diabetic eye care. She has dedicated her career to preventing avoidable blindness, particularly addressing vision loss due to age-related conditions and lifestyle diseases. Dr. Jayashree completed her MBBS from M S Ramaiah Medical College in 1998 and pursued her DNB in Ophthalmology at Bangalore West Lions Eye Hospital and Cornea Grafting Centre, where she honed her skills in eye care and surgery.In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Jayashree has earned several prestigious certifications, including a Laser Fellowship (TIFAC CORE) from Aravind Eye Hospital in 2004, where she focused on diabetic eye care. She has also enhanced her knowledge in cosmetology and aesthetics with certification from Dr. Jamuna Pai in Mumbai in 2014.To stay at the forefront of healthcare innovation, she completed a course in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Leaders from the University of Austin, Texas, in 2019, followed by a long-duration certification in Health Care Management from IIM Kolkata in 2022-2023.With her extensive experience and commitment to cutting-edge technology, Dr. Jayashree continues to provide exemplary care, ensuring that her patients receive the best treatment for their vision-related concerns.

Work Experience

Dr. Jayashree began her clinical career with a private practice in Bangalore from 2004 to 2013, after which she founded and has since served as the Chief Ophthalmologist at Eyedentity Clinic in JP Nagar. In addition to managing her clinic, she is currently a visiting ophthalmologist at HCG Hospitals and Rajshekar Multispeciality Hospital in JP Nagar. Between 2013 and 2023, she was a visiting consultant at Sagar Hospitals, Modi Hospital, and Apollo Hospitals.

Dr. Jayashree’s expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as she has actively contributed to research, business, and technology. She served as a medical advisor to Robert Bosch Health Care from 2017 to 2019, advising on data validation and strategy for AI-enabled retinal cameras for early diabetic retinopathy detection. She continues her involvement in cutting-edge ophthalmic technology as a medical advisor to Oivi Fundus Camera and Remidio Ophthalmology Devices. Additionally, she holds the role of Academic Director for Ophthalmology at Global Health Care Academy, dedicating part-time efforts to advancing education in her field.

Affiliations

• All India Ophthalmological Society
• Karnataka Ophthalmological Society
• Bangalore Ophthalmological Society 
• Indian Medical Association
• Womens Ophthalmological Society
• Telemedicine Society of India
• Geriatric Society of India

Achievements

In September 2019, Dr. Jayashree was recognized in the Innovations category at the Annual Joint Summit of the International bodies WIO and WOS. This prestigious award honoured her contributions to the development of AI-enabled retinal cameras and the innovative methods she implemented for their use in the field, particularly in the early detection of diabetic retinopathy.