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Maanasa Indaram

MD

Medical Director, Adult Strabismus, San Francisco
Medical Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology, San Francisco
Pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist

Dr. Maanasa Indaram is an ophthalmologist who cares for children with all types of eye conditions, as well as adults with strabismus (abnormal eye alignment), eye movement disorders and keratoconus (a vision-affecting disorder of the cornea). She specializes in treating strabismus with glasses, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections or eye muscle surgery, and has expertise in a minimally invasive procedure called corneal cross-linking to treat keratoconus in both adults and children, including those with neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, she has expertise in managing pediatric cataracts, anterior segment diseases (disorders of the front of the eye), amblyopia (lazy eye), ptosis (drooping upper eyelid) and orbital dermoid cysts.

Indaram serves as medical director of UCSF's pediatric ophthalmology division and adult strabismus clinic, and she co-directs pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Her research interests include treatments for strabismus and keratoconus.

Indaram earned her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, both affiliates of Harvard Medical School's ophthalmology department.

Indaram is a member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Frederick C. Cordes Eye Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

  • Education

    Duke University School of Medicine, 2012

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Ophthalmology, 2016

  • Fellowships

    Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, 2017

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

I am passionate about caring for people with all kinds of vision disorders, because treatment can have a large and lasting impact on their lives.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    87 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 15, 2024
    The doctor was very understanding. Respectful took the time to explain what was going on. I'm very happy with the clinic and the staff
    Nov 10, 2024
    My experience was good in every way.
    Oct 18, 2024
    Dr. Indaram was amazing. From every visit we have had, she makes you feel valid and listened to. I know she sees hundreds of patients but when she is in the room with you, she makes sure you know that you are her main focus at that moment. I appreciate this very much. We come from an area with a lack of medical providers and the ones we do see are overworked, underpaid, and exhausted. We are lucky if we can find anyone, let alone someone who looks you in the eye. Our experience has been exceptional all the way through. We experienced a lot of trauma throughout the pregnancy and birth of my daughter and not knowing if she would be here today. Due to this we are more sensitive to any medical procedure she needs but because of the care provided and the reassurance, the experience was much better and less emotional than anticipated. Thank you, Dr. Indaram.
    Aug 30, 2024
    Impressed by quality of care.I live on north side of SF and the travel time involved in coming to UCSF is worthwhile.
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr. Indaram's skill and kindness continue to be fantastic.
    May 17, 2024
    Dr. Indaram answers questions clearly and thoroughly, and inspires trust in her knowledge and skill.
    May 10, 2024
    Dr Indaram was amazing! Kind, empathetic, professional. I felt she really listened to me and cared about me. She explained my condition and treatment options in a way that was easy to understand. I was extremely satisfied with my consult visit with Dr Indaram!!
    Jan 07, 2024
    I have an unusual situation. Doctor provided an explanation in a manner that made sense and gave me comfort as to what was going on.
    Dec 29, 2023
    Dr. Indaram was wonderful. Knowledgable, informative, and took lots of time to talk to me about plans for my treatment and surgery.
    Dec 22, 2023
    Great doctor. Clint wait for her to fix my eyes.
    Oct 18, 2023
    Better then all
    Sep 20, 2023
    The visit was successful. At times, it seemed rushed.
    Mar 12, 2023
    Dr Indaram is amazing. I am so grateful for this surgery which has gone seemlessly. She deeply cares about her patients and is a very nice person. It's been a real treat to have become acquainted with her.
    Feb 26, 2023
    Excellent experience with Doctor Indaram and staff

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