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Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD
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Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sankar has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sankar received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sankar is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Glaucoma
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Glaucoma
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Glaucoma
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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  • Freedom
  • Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 789-7366
  2. 2 Mmsepa Endocrinology
    1501 Lansdowne Ave Ste 208, Darby, PA 19023
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 583-6921
  3. 3 Office
    51 N 39th St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-8037
  4. 4 Va Medical Center Philadelphia PA
    3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 949-1001

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sankar's profile.

Dr. Sankar frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Glaucoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Yes, Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA