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Dr. Pratap R. Challa

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Advanced in Iridectomy
Duke Health
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

Pratap Challa is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Challa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Iridectomy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Challa is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Iridectomy.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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Locations

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-684-8111
Other Locations
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
Call: 919-684-8111
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-684-8111
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-684-8111

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.

63 Total Publications

The Duke Baerveldt 350 Versus Ahmed ClearPath 350 Study (DBACS): A Randomized Control Trial In Adults With Medically Refractory Glaucoma.
The Duke Baerveldt 350 Versus Ahmed ClearPath 350 Study (DBACS): A Randomized Control Trial In Adults With Medically Refractory Glaucoma.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: May 16, 2025
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Dr. Sanjay G. Asrani
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Dr. Sanjay G. Asrani
Ophthalmology

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
 (20.6 miles away)
919-684-8111
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sanjay Asrani is an Ophthalmologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Asrani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Iridectomy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Asrani is currently accepting new patients.

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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Glaucoma
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    Elite
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  • Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
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    Distinguished
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  • Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Dr. Challa is
    Distinguished
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  • Cataract
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    Advanced
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  • Cataract Removal
    Dr. Challa is
    Advanced
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  • Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Dr. Challa is
    Advanced
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  • Iridectomy
    Dr. Challa is
    Advanced
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  • Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
    Dr. Challa is
    Advanced
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  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
    Dr. Challa is
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  • Experienced
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
    Dr. Challa is
    Experienced
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  • Aniridia
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    Experienced
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  • Endophthalmitis
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    Experienced
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  • Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
    Dr. Challa is
    Experienced
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