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Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD
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Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Loma Linda, CA.
Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD
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Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Loma Linda, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Loma Linda, CA.

About

Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Loma Linda, CA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University Of State Of New York in 1992 and completed a residency at Catholic Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center and Riverside University Health System-Medical Center. Dr. Chalam has experience treating conditions like Serous Detachment Retina and Vitreous Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chalam received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chalam is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Blindness
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroideremia
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Staphyloma
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vascular Disease
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Llusm
    11370 Anderson St Ste 1800, Loma Linda, CA 92354
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (909) 558-2154
  2. 2 Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
    11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (909) 558-2154
  3. 3 Riverside University Health System-medical Center
    26520 Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 486-5700
  4. 4 Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
    580 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 244-9390

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chalam
3.3
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 22, 2019
Excellent doctor with good bedside manners. I had surgery with very good outcome. Entire staff was very respectful, kind and accommodative. I recommend this doctor highly
— Mar 22, 2019
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of State Of New York
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Catholic Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Catholic Medical Center
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tx Southwestern Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chalam's profile.

Dr. Chalam frequently treats the following conditions: Serous Detachment Retina and Vitreous Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center and Riverside University Health System-Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kakarla Chalam, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA

  • Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA