Postgraduate Teaching — JJ Group of Hospitals
As Visiting Surgeon at JJ Group of Hospitals & Government Grant Medical College, Dr. Modi contributes to the training of postgraduate ophthalmology students — supervising clinical work, demonstrating surgical technique, and teaching the discipline of honest, evidence-based decision-making that defines his own practice.
Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association
Dr. Modi served as Secretary of the Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association (BOA), Mumbai's premier professional body for eye surgeons. The role involved organising scientific conferences, coordinating continuing medical education for members, and representing the association — a position of trust within Mumbai's ophthalmology fraternity.
Conferences & Lectures
Dr. Modi presents regularly at professional conferences, including national ophthalmology society meetings, covering refractive surgery outcomes, retinal interventions and clinical research. Conference participation keeps the practice connected to evolving evidence and technique.
Mentoring
Beyond formal teaching, Dr. Modi mentors young ophthalmologists entering practice — guidance on surgical learning curves, ethical practice-building, and the communication skills that turn clinical competence into patient trust.
Academic Interests
Current academic interests include diabetic retinopathy screening models for urban India, refractive surgery candidacy assessment, and patient-communication frameworks that measurably improve informed consent. His publications database is maintained on this website.