Dr. Nakul Shekhawat

Biography

Nakul Shekhawat, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University. He specializes in cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery, and corneal external diseases. Dr. Shekhawat completed his M.D. at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and his M.P.H. in epidemiology and biostatistics at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He underwent ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center, where he received the Resident Excellence Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Shekhawat also completed subspecialty training in cornea and external disease at the Wilmer Eye Institute, where he was honored with the Claes Dohlman Award for outstanding fellows. His research interests include cataract surgery, corneal infections, and the epidemiology of eye diseases, particularly focusing on improving outcomes for patients undergoing these surgeries. His work has received multiple awards and grants from esteemed organizations in ophthalmology, and he has been featured in prominent news outlets. Dr. Shekhawat is committed to advancing public health in ophthalmology through innovative research and clinical practice.

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