Dr. Pooja Patel

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Hendersonville, NC

Areas of Expertise

Multi-focal intraocular lenses
Extended depth of focus intraocular lenses
Toric intraocular lenses
Corneal issues
Eye infections
Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery

About Me

Dr. Pooja Sethi specializes in custom cataract surgery utilizing the most advanced multi-focal, extended depth of focus, and toric intraocular lenses. She has experience in the treatment of corneal issues, glaucoma, eye infections and a myriad of other ocular conditions. She has a special interest in femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery. Dr. Sethi routinely implants the latest technology intraocular lenses that can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses after cataract surgery.

Dr. Sethi received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She went on to complete her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She completed a year of a transitional internship at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. Following her internship, Dr. Sethi returned to Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans to complete her residency training in ophthalmology. Dr. Sethi has received numerous honors and awards including being a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha society, receiving the Tulane 34 award, and being honored with the Award of Excellence in Clinical Research from the Tulane University Medical Center in 2014.

Training

  • Transitional internship

    The Reading Hospital and Medical Center

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Tulane University Health Sciences Center

    Residency
  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    Medical degree

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University of Pennsylvania

    Bachelor of Science degree

    University of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha society member

    Alpha Omega Alpha

  • Tulane 34 award

    Tulane University

  • Award of Excellence in Clinical Research

    2014

    Tulane University Medical Center

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC
License Numbers
2017-01208

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