Full name: Dr Bheemanagouda Patil
Medical retina
Refractive surgery
Cataract surgery
General ophthalmology
Phone: (07) 834 6304
About Bheema’s career
Bheema moved to the UK in 1998 after his medical school and ophthalmic residency in India. Whilst in the UK, he did his higher specialist training in ophthalmology and worked in various prestigious hospitals including Birmingham, Leeds and Sheffield. After his medical retinal fellowship in Nottingham, he moved to New Zealand in 2008 and has been working in Hamilton as a specialist ever since. His special interests include macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and refractive surgery.
He works at Waikato Public Hospital, Hamilton Eye Clinic, Laser Eye Centre and Bridgewater Day Surgery.
He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and takes active interest in teaching registrars, nurses and optometrists.
About Bheema
Bheema’s life outside work includes running and has recently done the Huntly 10km run. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is married to Sudha, who is a Consultant Anatomical Pathologist and they have two children. He loves his long country rides on his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle.
