Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Salman S. Porbandarwalla

Ophthalmology
UPMC
Retina Associates Of Lancaster LLC
2148 Embassy Drive, Suite 100, 
Lancaster, PA 
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Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
UPMC
Retina Associates Of Lancaster LLC
2148 Embassy Drive, Suite 100, 
Lancaster, PA 
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Overview

Salman Porbandarwalla, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He practices at Retina Associates of Lancaster LLC and is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Porbandarwalla completed his medical degree and residency program at the University of Texas at San Antonio and fellowship program at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Dr. Porbandarwalla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
University Of Texas At San Antonio
Residency
University of Texas at San Antonio GME
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Fellowships
University of Washington School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Lancaster General Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Retina Associates of Lancaster LLC
2148 Embassy Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17603
Call: 717-626-0062

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Comparing bevacizumab and ranibizumab for initial reduction of central macular thickness in patients with retinal vein occlusions.
Comparing bevacizumab and ranibizumab for initial reduction of central macular thickness in patients with retinal vein occlusions.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: July 23, 2013
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