Overview
Dr. Maanasa Indaram is an ophthalmologist who cares for children with all types of eye conditions, as well as adults with strabismus (abnormal eye alignment), eye movement disorders and keratoconus (a vision-affecting disorder of the cornea). She specializes in treating strabismus with glasses, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections or eye muscle surgery, and has expertise in a minimally invasive procedure called corneal cross-linking to treat keratoconus in both adults and children, including those with neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, she has expertise in managing pediatric cataracts, anterior segment diseases (disorders of the front of the eye), amblyopia (lazy eye), ptosis (drooping upper eyelid) and orbital dermoid cysts. Indaram serves as medical director of UCSF's pediatric ophthalmology division and adult strabismus clinic, and she co-directs pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Her research interests include treatments for strabismus and keratoconus. Indaram earned her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, both affiliates of Harvard Medical School's ophthalmology department. Indaram is a member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Frederick C. Cordes Eye Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Indaram is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Indaram is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Indaram is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
490 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Indaram 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maanasa Indaram
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maanasa Indaram?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maanasa Indaram by calling their office at 415-353-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maanasa Indaram a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maanasa Indaram is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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. Maanasa Indaram specialize in?
While Dr. Maanasa Indaram is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and Keratoconus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Maanasa Indaram participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maanasa Indaram has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Maanasa Indaram's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maanasa Indaram accept my insurance?
Dr. Maanasa Indaram accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- EsotropiaDr. Indaram isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- StrabismusDr. Indaram isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
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- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Indaram isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Indaram isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ColobomaDr. Indaram isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Isolated Duane Retraction SyndromeDr. Indaram isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.
- KeratoconusDr. Indaram isAdvanced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan TypeDr. Indaram isAdvanced. Learn about Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Indaram isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AmblyopiaDr. Indaram isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Indaram isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Indaram isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Indaram isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Indaram isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.