Sriranjani Padmanabhan

MD

Ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist
Globetrotter, literature lover and fan of the Instant Pot

Dr. Sriranjani Padmanabhan, called Dr. Sri by her patients, is an ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for adults and children. She has a strong interest in working with underserved populations.

Padmanabhan earned her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute (Penn Medicine's ophthalmology department). She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Emory Eye Center and a fellowship in international ophthalmology and global blindness prevention at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute.

Padmanabhan is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Glaucoma Society. She is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

In her free time, Padmanabhan feeds her insatiable wanderlust and enjoys writing narrative nonfiction, fiction and poetry.

  • Education

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2008

  • Residencies

    Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Ophthalmology, 2012

  • Fellowships

    Emory University Hospital, Glaucoma, 2013

    University of Nebraska's Truhlsen Eye Institute, International Ophthalmology and Prevention of Global Blindness, 2014

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Working with underserved and vulnerable people here in San Francisco is where I belong and makes me feel my most authentic self.

Conditions I specialize in

  • Bacterial keratitis

  • Blepharitis

  • Cataracts

  • Conjunctivitis

  • Diabetic eye disease

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    211 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 14, 2024
    Excellence I've come to expect but not take for granted.
    Sep 01, 2024
    Dr. Padmanabhan is an excellent opthalmologist. I am so glad she is my doctor.
    Aug 17, 2024
    She is outstanding
    Jun 28, 2024
    As usual Dr. Sri earned my complete confidence, protected my health, helped me understand my condition, and made things as pleasant as possible. The resident Dr. Najz (sp?) was thoughtful and quick-witted, and also gentle and fast at collecting the specimens, though not the best communicator.
    Jun 26, 2024
    She is the best.
    Jun 08, 2024
    Dr Sri is amazing! I feel very confident in her knowledge and skills and trust her implicitly. I really appreciate it that we are working together to save my sight and it's a team effort. I wish you had an Excellent option since that is what I would rate her.
    May 30, 2024
    Listened tested and was thoughtful in her decisions and recommendations
    May 24, 2024
    Her ?colire very clear and helpful!
    Apr 27, 2024
    CARE PROVIDER WAS VERY HELPFUL AND EXPLAIN GOOD AND UNDERSTANDABLE.
    Mar 10, 2024
    Dr. Padmanathan is wonderful! Unfortunately, she is in the clinic only once a week.
    Dec 13, 2023
    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Sri.
    Dec 13, 2023
    Explanations of procedures were explained in a way that I understand and was able to explain to my family. I have learned a lot through the process of caring for my son.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr. Pad mana Han is an exemplary health care provider always collaborating and identifying options and a great communicator.
    Oct 26, 2023
    I would gladly recommend
    Oct 18, 2023
    Good
    Oct 13, 2023
    Dr Padmanabahm is not only great but she is extraordinary: extremely friendly, caring, patient, and informative. I look forward to my future visits.
    Sep 30, 2023
    The resident sits typing most of the time instead of interacting with the patient. Needs to figure out a way to do both, or interact with patient and write it up after. Also figure out how to communicate with the doctor and brief her openly without doing it sotto voce in front of the patient as if there's something to hide
    Sep 14, 2023
    I've had more than a few ophthalmologists over the years, and Dr. Sri Is, by far, the best. She has skill and knowledge that she expertly applies, but always shows me respect, care and compassion while treating my eye disease. She Is my favorite medical provider.
    Aug 19, 2023
    Dr Sri is amazing, I just wish the scheduling process was easier.
    Aug 09, 2023
    Great bedside manner
    Jul 29, 2023
    Wait time outrageous.
    Jul 17, 2023
    I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dr. Padmanabhan and her patient care. Her respect for her patients and knowledge is a very special skill and her innate ability to listen as well as provide you with care is extremely good and is appreciated.
    Jul 01, 2023
    Dr. Padmanabaha is excellent.
    Jun 24, 2023
    Very good
    Jun 15, 2023
    The original provider did not do the procedure it was one of her assistant, she was very nice knowledgeable and walked me thru the complete procedure
    Jun 03, 2023
    Dr Padnabahan is always so amazing! Please take care of your scheduling overload - I do not want to loose her as my glaucoma specialist doctor- I trust her completely with my eye care
    May 25, 2023
    Dr. Always pleasant, attentive, professional, 0lus
    May 09, 2023
    I was hoping to get the things we discussed (name of eye vitamins, eye drop regimen) in the Visit Summary, but no summary came, so I had to send a message with my questions to the doctor in MyChart.
    May 06, 2023
    Excellent in every way.
    May 04, 2023
    I was very satisfied with concern showed and care. A bit more details about the medications (including eye drops) and contact lens would have left me with fewer questions later but this is not a criticism . . .
    Apr 29, 2023
    Dr Padmanaban in the only reason I continue to come back to UCSF. If she was not here, I'd be at a private practice.
    Apr 29, 2023
    I'm glad I finally was able to see Dr. Sri. It only took 2yrs to finally see her due to all the cancellations.
    Apr 25, 2023
    I love Dr. Padmanabhan. She's wonderful
    Apr 24, 2023
    Dr , did not do the planned for referral to my local specialist. I have left 2 messing the portal .
    Apr 23, 2023
    Dr.Padmanabahn was great listener, clear in communications, collaborative in treatment and warm and accepting in her empathy for my conditions. She is the model of a doctor in caring for, and treating, her patient.
    Apr 20, 2023
    Dr Sri is do great - she is my partner in ensuring I have vision fir the rest of my life - she us amazing !!!
    Mar 25, 2023
    Very good overall
    Mar 20, 2023
    Dr. Padmanabhan runs late, always, but is absolutely worth the wait. I have absolute confidence in her competence and compassion.
    Mar 09, 2023
    Dr. Padmanabhan is excellent!
    Mar 02, 2023
    Dr Padmanabhan is an excellent doctor and I am so happy to be her patient
    Feb 23, 2023
    Dr. Padmanabhan is wonderful -- caring, patient, explains well, thorough, kind. Terrific doctor!
    Feb 20, 2023
    Waited for two Hours for M.D. To appear. HORRIBLE!
    Feb 18, 2023
    She is a superb physician. I feel fortunate to be her patient.
    Feb 11, 2023
    She is an extremely good doctor
    Feb 11, 2023
    I have been seeing my eye specialist/physician since 2015 and I will continue to do so.
    Feb 11, 2023
    She needs to be on time but 3 hours late is above and beyond!!!!!!
    Feb 10, 2023
    I feel fortunate to be one of Dr. Padmanabhan's patients. The "good" ratings refer to her not always giving more full explanations, information but this has never resulted in any problems for me . . .
    Feb 05, 2023
    Dr.Padmanabhan is excellent communicator and physician who is thorough, inclusive and clear, insuring that I as patient understand my condition and implications for any decision-making. She is a joy to interact with on my glaucoma condition, a very good listener and I always come away hopeful and glad I have her as my doctor!
    Jan 16, 2023
    Too many patients resulting in long wait period even if you have an appointment
    Dec 03, 2022
    The service of the doctor has been and again yesterday was excellent. It is just very inconvenient and very expensive to have to wait so long to be seen.
    Nov 26, 2022
    The care provider is skilled, friendly, and in all ways the perfect physician. The scheduling, however, is brutal and is disrespectful to the patient. We should not have to wait so long, and it happens every time.
    Nov 24, 2022
    I feel that Dr. Sri always goes out of her way to make sure I know exactly what is going on with my treatment plan. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Sri.

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