Overview
Santi Karnam, MD, is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist. He treats adults for conditions affecting the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular holes, diabetic retinopathyepiretinal membrane, complex cataracts and sutured lenses.|Dr. Karnam attended Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska, where he earned his medical degree. After medical school, he completed a residency at the University of Nebraska:Truhlsen Eye Institute, also in Nebraska. He also completed an ophthalmology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He finished his training with a Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at Boston Medical Center before returning to his home state of PA.|A Philadephia native, and continues to be passionate about medical education and surgical training abroad.|In his free time, he enjoys cooking, building and restoring furniture and hiking with his wife and two dogs.
His clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Hyphema, and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Karnam is currently accepting new patients.
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1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Santi S. Karnam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Santi S. Karnam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Santi S. Karnam by calling their office at 570-808-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Santi S. Karnam a top-rated expert for Subconjunctival Hemorrhage?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Santi S. Karnam is classified as an Experienced expert for Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, 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. Santi S. Karnam specialize in?
While Dr. Santi S. Karnam is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Uveitis, and Vitrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Santi S. Karnam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Santi S. Karnam has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Santi S. Karnam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Santi S. Karnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Santi S. Karnam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-9800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CataractDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- MeibomianitisDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- PapilledemaDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- ScleritisDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- VitrectomyDr. Karnam isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.