NABH Accredited — both campuses 📞 Patient Help Desk: +91 8007 120 022 💬 WhatsApp: +91 8007 120 022 हिंदी मराठी English
For families from Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

Advanced eye care, close to home

For more than 30 years — since 1993 — families from across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have travelled to Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur, for the kind of specialist eye care that is hard to find closer to home. Internationally trained, widely published surgeons, advanced technology and an NABH-accredited hospital — with a Hindi-speaking help desk that looks after your travel, stay and treatment.

Since 1993Over 30 years of trusted care
NABHAccredited — both campuses
2Hospital campuses in Nagpur
HindiHelp desk in your language
218Peer-reviewed publications
NABH Accredited Hospital Internationally Trained Surgeons In-house Eye Bank Easy to Reach by Train, Bus & Road Hindi-speaking Patient Support
Why families from MP & Chhattisgarh choose Suraj

The care you would travel for — only a few hours away

Many serious and complex eye conditions need specialist treatment, advanced equipment and an experienced team that may not be available in your own town or district. Suraj Eye Institute brings all of it together in Nagpur — the city at the very centre of India, easy to reach from every part of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

🧑‍⚕️

Expertise not easily found nearby

A referral centre for difficult retina, cornea, glaucoma and children’s eye problems — the cases that are often told “nothing more can be done” elsewhere. You are seen by senior, fellowship-trained specialists.

🛡️

NABH-accredited safety

Both our campuses meet the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) standards for quality, hygiene, surgical safety and patient rights — the benchmark for trusted care in India.

🔬

Care backed by research

Home of the landmark Central India Eye and Medical Study, with international collaborations. You are treated by people who help define how eye disease is understood and treated.

🔭

Advanced technology

Latest-generation diagnostics and microsurgery — OCT and Heidelberg imaging, premium intraocular lenses, specialty contact lenses and an in-house eye bank for corneal transplantation.

🗣️

Help in your own language

Our patient help desk speaks Hindi. From your first phone call to your journey home, one team guides you on appointments, tests, travel and where to stay — so an outstation visit feels simple.

🤝

Honest, affordable care

A clear, written cost estimate after your examination, with no hidden charges — plus help with cashless schemes, insurance and a budget place to stay so your trip costs less.

Our services

Complete eye care under one roof

From a routine eye check to the most complex surgery, every sub-speciality of ophthalmology is available at Suraj. Tap any service to read about it in detail on our main website.

👁️

Retina — Medical & Surgical

Vitreoretinal surgery for the most challenging retinal disease.

  • Diabetic retinopathy & diabetic macular oedema
  • Retinal detachment & complex re-detachment
  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Macular hole & epiretinal membrane
  • Intravitreal injection therapy
Read about Retina care →
🔆

Cornea & Ocular Surface

Supported by our own eye bank for corneal transplantation.

  • Keratoconus — cross-linking (C3R) & scleral lenses
  • Corneal transplant — DALK, DSEK/DMEK, PKP
  • Corneal infections & non-healing ulcers
  • Ocular surface reconstruction
  • Severe dry eye & chemical injury
Read about Cornea care →
🧿

Glaucoma

A nationally recognised glaucoma referral service.

  • Advanced & complex adult glaucoma
  • Congenital & childhood glaucoma
  • Trabeculectomy & glaucoma drainage devices
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Laser — SLT, YAG, cyclophotocoagulation
Read about Glaucoma care →
🧒

Children’s Eye Care & Squint

Gentle, specialised care for children’s eyes.

  • Childhood cataract & congenital glaucoma
  • Squint (strabismus) surgery
  • Amblyopia (lazy eye) management
  • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
  • Myopia control & refractive error
Read about Children’s care →

Cataract Surgery

Bladeless precision with premium lens options.

  • Phacoemulsification (micro-incision)
  • Premium IOLs — multifocal, toric, EDOF
  • Complex, dense & white cataracts
  • Combined cataract + glaucoma / retina surgery
  • Paediatric cataract
Read about Cataract surgery →

Not sure which department you need? Send us your reports on WhatsApp and our team will guide you to the right specialist.

💬 Send your reports on WhatsApp
Our doctors

Meet your specialists

You will be cared for by senior, fellowship-trained specialists — not trainees.

VN

Dr. Vinay Nangia

Founder & Director · Glaucoma & Cataract
MBBS, MS, FMRF, FRCS, FRCOphth (UK), FAICO · Fellow, Harvard (Mass. Eye & Ear) · Former President, Glaucoma Society of India
SL

Dr. Sarang Lambat

Retina & Trauma
MBBS, MS, FRF · Vitreoretinal surgeon
PN

Dr. Prabhat Nangia

Cornea & Children’s Eye Care
MBBS, DNB, FMRF (Cornea, Sankara Nethralaya), FRCS
SG

Dr. Sandhya Ganjre

Cornea & Cataract
MBBS, MS, FSEI (Cornea & anterior segment)
SJ

Dr. Saloni Joshi

Glaucoma & Cataract
MBBS, DNB, FAEH
A name you can trust

A respected academic eye institute

When it comes to your eyes, reputation matters. Suraj is known not only for treating patients, but for advancing how eye disease is understood across India and the world.

Central India Eye and Medical Study (CIEMS)

A landmark population study of over 4,700 participants — among the most cited eye-health studies from India, shaping the understanding of glaucoma, myopia and blindness.

Leadership in glaucoma

Our founder is a former President and Secretary of the Glaucoma Society of India and an Honorary Fellow of the All India Ophthalmological Society.

30+ years of service

Caring for the people of Central India — Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh — since 1993, across two NABH-accredited campuses in Nagpur.

International collaborations

Research partnerships with leading universities and global eye-health organisations, and contributions to worldwide studies of vision and blindness.

How to reach us

Nagpur is easy to reach — and right in the middle of India

Nagpur sits at the geographic centre of the country (the famous “Zero Mile”), so it is one of the best-connected cities in India. From most parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh you can reach us comfortably by train, bus, car or taxi — often in just a few hours.

🚆

By Train

Nagpur Junction is one of India’s busiest railway hubs, on the main lines of Central Railway and South East Central Railway. Direct trains run from Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Betul, Balaghat, Gondia and many more stations.

🚌

By Bus

Regular state-transport and private buses connect Nagpur with towns across both states. Government and private sleeper/AC coaches run to Nagpur’s main bus stands at Ganeshpeth and MorBhavan, a short ride from the hospital.

🚗

By Car or Taxi

Excellent national highways link Nagpur to both states (NH-44, NH-53 and others). Self-drive or a hired taxi is convenient, especially for families and elderly patients. Tell our help desk your town and we will help you plan the easiest route.

Chhattisgarh Approx. distance by road to Nagpur

Rajnandgaon~230 km · 4–5 hrs
Durg / Bhilai~255 km · ~5 hrs
Raipur~290 km · 5–6 hrs
Bilaspur~320 km · ~6 hrs

Madhya Pradesh Approx. distance by road to Nagpur

Balaghat~100 km · 2.5 hrs
Chhindwara / Seoni~130 km · ~3 hrs
Betul~180 km · ~4 hrs
Jabalpur~270 km · 5–6 hrs
Bhopal~350 km · ~7 hrs
Indore~440 km · ~9 hrs

Road distances and times are approximate. Most of these cities also have direct trains to Nagpur.

Suraj Eye Institute — Main Campus

Main Campus — New Colony

Plot No. 559, New Colony, Nagpur 440 001, Maharashtra
NABH Accredited
Suraj Eye Institute — MIHAN Campus

MIHAN Campus

Plot No. 6, MIHAN SEZ, Nagpur 440 018, Maharashtra
NABH Accredited

See full directions & maps on our website ↗

Where to stay

A comfortable stay to suit every budget

Whether you want to keep costs low or prefer a hotel, we will help you find the right place near the hospital — and our help desk is happy to book it for you.

🏥

Stay on our hospital campus — to save costs

For outstation patients and their attendants, comfortable accommodation is available right here on our campus — both general ward beds and private rooms — at below-average cost. There is no need to worry about finding a hotel or spending more than you need to. Ask our help desk for the current room types and charges.

Ask the Help Desk

Hotels near the hospital

A few comfortable options close to our campuses. Our help desk can also suggest budget lodges and guest houses near the hospital.

Premium · 4★

Hotel Centre Point

Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth · central, near Main Campus
Comfort · 4★

Tuli Imperial

Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth · central, near Main Campus
Value · Tata (IHCL)

Ginger Nagpur

Airport Road, Jaiprakash Nagar · smart, value stay
Luxury · 5★

Le Méridien / Radisson Blu

Wardha Road · near MIHAN Campus & airport
📞 Le Méridien +91 7103 663333
📞 Radisson Blu +91 712 6665888

Guest houses and rooms for longer stays can also be arranged — just ask our help desk.

Cost & cover

Clear costs, and help to pay less

Good eye care should not be out of reach. We keep our costs fair and transparent, and we help you use every scheme or insurance you are entitled to.

A clear, written estimate — no hidden charges. After your eye examination, our team gives you a written estimate of the likely cost before any treatment, and explains it in simple terms. You decide with full information. Ask the help desk about current consultation charges.

🪪 Government health schemes

If you are covered under a government scheme, we will help you use it. We work with:

Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)CGHSECHSESIC

Railway & PSU panels:

Central RailwaySouth East Central RailwayCoal India (CIL)South Eastern Coalfields (SECL)MOIL

💳 Cashless health insurance

Cashless treatment is available with most major health insurers and TPAs. Before you travel, call our desk and we will confirm whether your insurer is covered and get the cashless approval started for you.

For Ayushman Bharat and insurance help, call our dedicated desk: +91 8007 470 004.

Please carry your scheme / insurance card and photo ID. Our help desk will arrange your cashless paperwork before you arrive — call +91 8007 120 022.

Plan your visit

Simple, and guided every step of the way

From your first phone call to your follow-up back home, one team stays with you — so an outstation visit is calm and well-planned, not confusing.

Call or WhatsApp us

Speak to our Hindi-speaking help desk about your problem and the best day to visit.

Share your reports

Send old prescriptions, reports and scans on WhatsApp so the right specialist is ready for you.

We plan your appointments

We line up your consultation and tests together — so most can be done in a single trip.

Travel & stay sorted

We guide you on trains, buses and roads, and help book a budget stay or hotel.

Consultation & treatment

Examination and, if needed, surgery by senior specialists in our NABH-accredited hospital.

Easy follow-up

Tele-follow-up and clear instructions, so you don’t travel again for small things.

What to bring with you

  • Your old spectacles and prescriptions
  • Previous eye reports, scans and discharge papers
  • A list of your current medicines
  • Photo ID (Aadhaar card)
  • Ayushman Bharat / insurance / panel card, if you have one
  • Any referral letter from your local doctor
Talk to us

Our Patient Help Desk is here for you

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or book an appointment online. We will guide you in Hindi, step by step.

📞

Call the Patient Help Desk

+91 8007 120 022

Monday–Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm

💬

WhatsApp

+91 8007 120 022

Send reports, photos and questions any time

Email

services@surajeye.org

We reply within one working day

📅 Book an Appointment online

Choose your day and register in a few minutes on our secure website.

Go to Appointment & Registration ↗

Request a call back

By submitting, you agree we may contact you about your care. Your enquiry is sent through your own WhatsApp and email apps to our Help Desk.

💬 📞 📅

Like this:

Like Loading…

You cannot copy content of this page