Sanjay R. Kedhar
Expertise in
19
conditions
Expertise in
19
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical management of uveitis and other autoimmune and infectious eye diseases.He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Next, he completed fellowships in uveitis, ocular immunology and cornea at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, Md. He previously served as chief of ophthalmology services at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.Kedhar’s research focus include white dot syndromes, juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis and treatment outcomes for ocular inflammatory disease. A national and international lecturer, he is the author of more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and a contributor to several textbooks. He also participates in medical missions around the world as a member of Operation Restore Vision.Kedhar sees patients inIrvineandOrange.

Dr. Kedhar is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, and Corneal Transplant.

Dr. Kedhar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

New York Medical College

Residency

New York Eye & Ear Infirmary - Ophthalmology

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital - Cornea and External Disease
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Ocular Immunology and Uveitis

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2022-2023
Achievement Award — American Academy of Ophthalmology
2011
Walter J. Stark Research Award — Wilmer Eye Institute
Johns Hopkins University
MD
2003
Research Fellowship — American Cancer Society
1994

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Locations

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
Other Locations
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Brea Outpatient Center
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

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.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar is classified as an Distinguished 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. Sanjay R. Kedhar specialize in?

While Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Uveitis, Scleritis, and Neuroretinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Uveitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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