Kassim Comes to India for Cataract Surgery

By Dr. Kavreen Arora

“India people are helpful and hospitable. Indian food is really good”.

Name - Kassim Twaha Chongolo
Native Country - Malawi
Chief complaint - Kassim used to have blurry vision and difficult visibility at night. After consulting a doctor, he was diagnosed with cataract. To get it surgically treated, he decided to visit India.
Hospital Name - Artemis hospital, Gurgaon
Doctor’s Name - Dr. Sameer Kaushal
Treatment Taken - Cataract surgery

Kassim’s Experience in India:

“My treatment in India was excellent. The doctor and the hospital staff, everyone worked in an excellent way. I recommend them to anyone who seeks medical treatment in India. Indian people are helpful and hospitable, and the food is really good. It is easy to travel. Expenses are reasonable.”

Written by

Dr. Kavreen Arora

Vaidam Health · Updated 22 Oct 2026

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Medically reviewed by

Dr. Sameer KaushalOphthalmologist

Currently associated as senior consultant with ophthalmology department at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon Possess 11 years of experience in cornea transplant Interests are in latest treatment modalities including sutureless corneal transplants and lamellar techniques. Clinical focus on Treatment of Corneal disorders, Ocular Surface Disorders including ocular allergies and Dry Eyes, Refractive surgeries including LASIK and Phakic IOLs, Cataract & Pediatric ocular disorders especially paediatric cataracts Procedures he work on Cataract surgery including Phacoemulsification with IOL and paediatric cataract, Laser Vision Correction including LASIK & Phakic IOLs Pioneered new techniques including new surgical procedures and minimally invasive treatments