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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD
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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Williamsville, NY.
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Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Williamsville, NY
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27 years of experience
Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Williamsville, NY.

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Dr. Ratnakaram graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at UMDNJ - University Hospital.Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Williamsville, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Ratnakaram currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Buffalo General Medical Center, Catholic Health-St. Joseph Campus, ECMC Health Campus, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, United Memorial Medical Center, UPMC Chautauqua, UPMC Cole and Warren General Hospital. Dr. Ratnakaram has experience treating conditions like Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Diabetic Retinopathy 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. Dr. Ratnakaram's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ratnakaram is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
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Eyelid Disorders
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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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
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
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Iridocyclitis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
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
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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
Vitrectomy

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    Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Retina Consultants of Western New York PC
    6637 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-4895
  2. 2 Office
    3345 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 712-2440
  3. 3 St Joseph Hospital of Cheektowaga New York
    2605 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
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Specialties*
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: Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD is affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Buffalo General Medical Center, Catholic Health-St. Joseph Campus, ECMC Health Campus, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, United Memorial Medical Center, UPMC Chautauqua, UPMC Cole and Warren General Hospital.

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

  • Catholic Health-St. Joseph Campus

    2605 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, 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 St. Mary's Hospital

    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

  • United Memorial Medical Center

    127 North St, Batavia, NY

  • UPMC Chautauqua

    207 Foote Ave, Jamestown, NY

  • UPMC Cole

    1001 E 2nd St, Coudersport, PA

  • Warren General Hospital

    2 W Crescent Park, Warren, PA