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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD
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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Williamsville, NY.
Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD
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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Williamsville, NY
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27 years of experience
Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Williamsville, NY.

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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Williamsville, NY and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at UMDNJ - University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Brooks-tlc Hospital System, Buffalo General Medical Center, Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport, ECMC Health Campus, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Mount Saint Mary's Hospital And Health Center, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, UPMC Chautauqua and Upmc Cole. Dr. Ratnakaram has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Degenerative Disorders of Globe among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ratnakaram received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ratnakaram is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Progressive High Myopia
Retinoschisis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
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Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
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Nystagmus
Orbital Cellulitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
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
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
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  • Preferred Choice POS
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    Open Access Plus
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Consultants of Western New York PC
    6637 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
  2. 2 Office
    3345 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
  3. 3 St Joseph Hospital of Cheektowaga New York
    2605 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225

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Biography
  • Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Williamsville, NY and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Harbor Hospital Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UMDNJ - University Hospital
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Retina - Tulane University
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ratnakaram's profile.

Dr. Ratnakaram frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Degenerative Disorders of Globe. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Brooks-tlc Hospital System, Buffalo General Medical Center, Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport, ECMC Health Campus, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Mount Saint Mary's Hospital And Health Center, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, UPMC Chautauqua and Upmc Cole.

Yes, Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

    224 E Main St, Springville, NY

  • Brooks-tlc Hospital System

    529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport

    521 East Ave, Lockport, NY

  • ECMC Health Campus

    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY

  • Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY

  • Mount Saint Mary's Hospital And Health Center

    5300 Military Rd, Lewiston, NY

  • Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

    621 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY

  • Olean General Hospital

    515 Main St, Olean, NY

  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus

    2605 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY

  • UPMC Chautauqua

    207 Foote Ave, Jamestown, NY

  • Upmc Cole

    1001 E 2nd St, Coudersport, PA