Pratap Challa
Experienced in Vitrectomy
Experienced in Vitrectomy
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

Pratap Challa is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Challa has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 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 Vitrectomy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida College Of Medicine, 1993
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Glaucoma, Duke University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Other Locations
Duke Eye Center South Durham
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Challa has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Glaucoma

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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Areas of Expertise

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