Dr. Neel D. Pasricha
Overview
Dr. Neel D. Pasricha is an ophthalmologist and surgeon-scientist who cares for patients with cataracts and diseases of the cornea. His expertise includes performing cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, ocular surface surgery, anterior segment reconstruction (repairing structures at the front of the eye), and corneal collagen cross-linking (a way of making weak cornea tissues stronger). In his research, Pasricha seeks to discover new drugs to prevent eye toxicity from antibody-drug conjugates (compounds used to treat cancer). He serves as the ophthalmology principal investigator for I-SPY 2, a clinical trial platform of more than 30 sites across the country that partner to evaluate new oncology drugs for patients with high-risk breast cancer in early stages. Additionally, Pasricha seeks to discover new drugs for increasing tear production to treat disorders such as dry eye disease. He uses ocular surface electrophysiology (measuring electrical changes in the tear film on the eye's surface) to study ion transport (movement of sodium, chloride and potassium across a membrane). After earning a bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, Pasricha earned his medical degree at the Duke University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, where he received the Hogan/Garcia Award for best research by a resident as well as an award recognizing excellence and innovation in graduate medical education for his work on virtual microsurgery training. He completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. While at Bascom Palmer, he received the fellow of the year award and was awarded a merit fellowship from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. Pasricha belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, and Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer. In his free time, Pasricha loves being with his wife (also an ophthalmologist) and daughter. He also enjoys running Bay Area trails, exploring new restaurants, telling dad jokes, eating cookies, wearing silly socks, and traveling with friends and family.
Dr. Pasricha is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Pasricha is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pasricha is currently accepting new patients.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
490 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
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.
Ophthalmology Clinic
Jacque Duncan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Duncan is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Vitrectomy.
Retina And Vitreous Clinic
Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye). In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues. Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars. Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Bertil Damato is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Damato is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Neel D. Pasricha
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Neel D. Pasricha?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Neel D. Pasricha 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. Neel D. Pasricha a top-rated expert for Keratoconus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neel D. Pasricha is classified as an Advanced expert for Keratoconus, 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. Neel D. Pasricha specialize in?
While Dr. Neel D. Pasricha is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Neel D. Pasricha participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Neel D. Pasricha has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Keratoconus. You can view a list of Dr. Neel D. Pasricha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Neel D. Pasricha accept my insurance?
Dr. Neel D. Pasricha 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
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Corneal TransplantDr. Pasricha isAdvanced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- KeratoconusDr. Pasricha isAdvanced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Experienced
- AstigmatismDr. Pasricha isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Pasricha isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cat Eye SyndromeDr. Pasricha isExperienced. Learn about Cat Eye Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Pasricha isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Pasricha isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Pasricha isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.