Dr. Deepashri Mutalik

Dr. Deepashri Mutalik

M.S. (Ophthalmology), F.I.C.O., F.V.R.S.

Ophthalmology

10+ Years

Kannada, Telugu, English, Hindi, Marathi

KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belagavi

OPD Days:Wednesday & Saturday 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM

About Doctor

Dr. Deepashri Mutalik is a highly skilled Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon with extensive experience in Ophthalmology. She completed her MS in Ophthalmology and holds memberships in Vitreoretina Consultant and ROP screening. Dr. Mutalik has a strong academic background, having worked as an Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology at various medical colleges. She pursued a long-term Surgical fellowship in Vitreoretina, Uvea, and ROP from Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, further enhancing her expertise. She is fluent in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, English, Hindi, and Marathi. Dr. Mutalik's exceptional skills and dedication to the field have earned her recognition, such as being the Best Outgoing Student at SDM Medical College. She has also received awards for her case presentations at national conferences. With a record of published research articles in reputable journals, Dr. Mutalik continues to contribute valuable insights to the field of Ophthalmology. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology at JNMC and Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC in Belagavi for the past 3 years, Dr. Mutalik is known for her expertise in Vitreoretina, Uvea, and ROP. Her patient-centered approach, combined with her surgical skills and research contributions, solidify her reputation as a trustworthy and credible medical professional in the field of Ophthalmology.

Past Experiences

  • Worked as an Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology at SDM Medical College, Dharwad and Navodaya Medical College, Raichur.
  • Had an opportunity to work in Sion Hospital Dept of Ophthalmology and had exposure to many cases clinically and surgically.
  • Long-term Surgical fellowship in Vitreoretina, Uvea, and ROP from Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru.
  • Working at JNMC as Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology and Consultant Vitreoretinal surgeon at KLE Hospital since the past 3 years.

Expertise

  • Diagnosis and management of Retinopathy of Prematurity

Conditions Treated

  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Uveitis

Procedures

  • Retinal Laser
  • Intravitreal injections
  • Vitrectomy
  • Cataract surgery

Memberships

  • AIOS
  • KMC

Publications

  • Wani VB, Mutalik D, Mahendradas P, Patil M. A Case of Bilateral Irreversible Loss of Vision in a Young Child Due to Mumps Retinitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2025 Mar 6:1-5. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2025.2476062. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40047036.
  • Wani V, Tenagi A, Bubanale SC, B K B, Mutalik D, Warad C. Post-fever Retinitis With a Positive Weil-Felix Test: A Study From a Tertiary Center in South India. Cureus. 2024 Jan 29;16(1):e53162. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53162. PMID: 38420096; PMCID: PMC10901253.
  • Venkatesh R, Reddy NG, Jayadev C, Mutalik D, Agrawal S, Mishra P, Bhatt A, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. Contributory factors for developing foveal neovascularization in proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2022 Nov;32(6):3615-3621. doi: 10.1177/11206721221075900. Epub 2022 Jan 21. PMID: 35060418.
  • Venkatesh R, Reddy NG, Mishra P, Pereira A, Mutalik D, Agrawal S, Bhatt A, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. The preproliferative stage in type 2 macular telangiectasia (MacTel type 2). Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2022 Jan;260(1):121-132. doi: 10.1007/s00417-021-05371-1. Epub 2021 Aug 19. PMID: 34410484.
  • Venkatesh R, Agrawal S, Reddy NG, Mishra P, Mutalik D, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. Characteristics of retinal pigment clumps in Type 2 macular telangiectasia (MacTel). Eye (Lond). 2023 Apr;37(6):1061-1066. doi: 10.1038/s41433-022-02065-8. Epub 2022 Apr 14. PMID: 35422496; PMCID: PMC10102035.
  • Venkatesh R, Reddy NG, Agrawal S, Pereira A, Mutalik D, Mishra P, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. Functional relevance of macular telangiectasia (MacTel) area on multicolour imaging in type 2 MacTel. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2022 Jul;32(4):2368-2374. doi: 10.1177/11206721211044625. Epub 2021 Sep 6. PMID: 34488467.
  • Venkatesh R, Agrawal S, Reddy NG, Mutalik D, Mishra P, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. Visual function correlates with foveal slope, retinal and choroidal thickness on optical coherence tomography in type 2 Macular Telangiectasia. Semin Ophthalmol. 2022 May 19;37(4):524-530. doi: 10.1080/08820538.2021.2022166. Epub 2021 Dec 29. PMID: 34965178.
  • Venkatesh R, Reddy NG, Mishra P, Agrawal S, Mutalik D, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. Spectral domain OCT features in type 2 macular telangiectasia (type 2 MacTel): its relevance with clinical staging and visual acuity. Int J Retina Vitreous. 2022 Apr 5;8(1):26. doi: 10.1186/s40942-022-00378-0. PMID: 35382904; PMCID: PMC8981685.
  • Venkatesh R, Mutalik D, Reddy NG, Akkali MC, Yadav NK, Chhablani J. Retinal vessel wall imaging using fluorescein angiography and adaptive optics imaging in acute branch retinal artery occlusion. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2023 Jul;33(4):NP85-NP90. doi: 10.1177/11206721221113202. Epub 2022 Jul 5. PMID: 35791580.
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