Overview
Kiran Turaka, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology. She is affiliated with UPMC Lititz, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Turaka completed her fellowship at Associated Retina Consultants, residency at Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre and medical degree from All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi.
Dr. Turaka is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Vitrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kiran Turaka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kiran Turaka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kiran Turaka by calling their office at 412-692-8940. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kiran Turaka a top-rated expert for Papilledema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kiran Turaka is classified as an Advanced expert for Papilledema, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kiran Turaka specialize in?
While Dr. Kiran Turaka is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Papilledema, Strabismus, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Kiran Turaka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kiran Turaka has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Papilledema. You can view a list of Dr. Kiran Turaka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kiran Turaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Kiran Turaka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-8940 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Turaka isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- EsotropiaDr. Turaka isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Turaka isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Turaka isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- PapilledemaDr. Turaka isAdvanced. Learn about Papilledema.
- StrabismusDr. Turaka isAdvanced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Turaka isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Turaka isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Turaka isExperienced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.
- EpiscleritisDr. Turaka isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Turaka isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Horner SyndromeDr. Turaka isExperienced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.