Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Sapna S. Gangaputra

Ophthalmology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1301 22nd Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1301 22nd Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
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Overview

Sapna Gangaputra is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gangaputra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Scleritis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Gangaputra is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 108 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 13 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Gender
Female

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Locations

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1301 22nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
Call: 615-322-3000

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.


4 Clinical Trials

Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Adalimumab, Conventional immunosuppression
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adalimumab in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis Stopping Trial
Adalimumab in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis Stopping Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drug: Adalimumab
Study Phase: Phase 4
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant, Intravitreal Methotrexate, Intravitreal Ranibizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Validity of at Home Visual Acuity Measurements for Telemedicine During Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Validity of at Home Visual Acuity Measurements for Telemedicine During Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 23, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
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106 Total Publications

Early Initiation of TNF Inhibitors for Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU).
Early Initiation of TNF Inhibitors for Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU).
Journal: Ocular immunology and inflammation
Published: November 25, 2025
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Nashville, TN 
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  • Scleritis
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  • Uveitis
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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  • Eales Disease
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  • Neuroretinitis
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  • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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  • Cataract
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  • CMV Retinitis
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  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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  • Endophthalmitis
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  • Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
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  • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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  • Cicatricial Pemphigoid
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  • Coats Disease
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  • Cone Dystrophy
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