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Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD
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Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Westlake Village, CA.
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Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
Westlake Village, CA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Westlake Village, CA.

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Dr. Balakrishnan graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency at Kellogg Eye Center University MI.Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Westlake Village, CA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Balakrishnan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura and Specialty Surgical Center of Westlake Village. Dr. Balakrishnan has experience treating conditions like Astigmatism among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balakrishnan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Astigmatism
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Astigmatism
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eye Infections
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Eye Cancer
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Nystagmus
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Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sjögren's Syndrome
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
Astigmatism Correction Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
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Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Restylane® Injections
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4353 Park Terrace Dr Ste 150, Westlake Village, CA 91361
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Vista Vision Centers Inc.
    1821 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    2796 Sycamore Dr Ste 101, Simi Valley, CA 93065
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Excel Laser Vision Institute
    16542 Ventura Blvd Ste 400, Encino, CA 91436

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes & Jewish Hosp-Wash University
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kellogg Eye Center University MI
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balakrishnan's profile.

Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura and Specialty Surgical Center of Westlake Village.

Yes, Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA

  • Specialty Surgical Center of Westlake Village

    696 Hampshire Rd Ste 100, Westlake Village, CA