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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

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    91 Ratings
    About our process
    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
    Feb 03, 2023
    She's excellent.
    Jan 29, 2023
    Thank you
    Dec 16, 2022
    Dr. Indaram was well versed in my condition/history andclearly informed me of my options. Since my condition has no clear cut solution, she helped clarify both a current and long term strategy. Dr. Indaram is personable and very knowledgeable. I have complete confidence in her and feel extremely fortunate to have her as my doctor.
    Nov 30, 2022
    Good

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