Experienced in Ptosis

Dr. Prithvi S. Sankar

Ophthalmology
Penn Medicine
Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian
51 N. 39th Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Experienced in Ptosis
Penn Medicine
Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian
51 N. 39th Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Prithvi Sankar is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Iridectomy. Dr. Sankar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Virginia
Residency
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology, 2001
Fellowships
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian
51 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 215-662-8100

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sankar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Glaucoma

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.


43 Total Publications

Risk factors associated with beta-peripapillary atrophy in individuals of African ancestry with primary open-angle glaucoma.
Risk factors associated with beta-peripapillary atrophy in individuals of African ancestry with primary open-angle glaucoma.
Journal: Eye (London, England)
Published: March 31, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Glaucoma
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