Kiran Turaka
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Kiran Turaka

Ophthalmology
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At
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Expertise in
6
conditions
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 15 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Fellowships

Associated Retina Consultants

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
Hindi
Telugu

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Vision Institute
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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 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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