Overview
Nisha Acharya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Acharya is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Scleritis, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, and Corneal Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 191 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
95 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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.
6 Clinical Trials
Retina And Vitreous Clinic
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Retina And Vitreous Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nisha R. Acharya
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nisha R. Acharya?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nisha R. Acharya by calling their office at 415-476-1442. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nisha R. Acharya a top-rated expert for Uveitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nisha R. Acharya is classified as an Elite expert for Uveitis, 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. Nisha R. Acharya specialize in?
While Dr. Nisha R. Acharya is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Uveitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Scleritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Nisha R. Acharya participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nisha R. Acharya has published 190 articles and abstracts on conditions like Uveitis. You can view a list of Dr. Nisha R. Acharya's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nisha R. Acharya accept my insurance?
Dr. Nisha R. Acharya accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-1442 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
- Elite
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Acharya isElite. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- UveitisDr. Acharya isElite. Learn about Uveitis.
- Distinguished
- ScleritisDr. Acharya isDistinguished. Learn about Scleritis.
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada DiseaseDr. Acharya isDistinguished. Learn about Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CMV RetinitisDr. Acharya isAdvanced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- EpiscleritisDr. Acharya isAdvanced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Acharya isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Acharya isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Experienced
- AmebiasisDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Amebiasis.
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Chandler's SyndromeDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Chandler's Syndrome.
- Cogan-Reese SyndromeDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Cogan-Reese Syndrome.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal TransplantDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- HyphemaDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Iridocorneal Endothelial SyndromeDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- PapilledemaDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Acharya isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
