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Mr. Kakarla V Chalam MD, Ophthalmologist
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Mr. Kakarla V Chalam MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(38)
580 W 8th St Ufjp Ophthalmology Jacksonville FL, 32209
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Kakarla Chalam is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Chalam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chalam can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chalam can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences 1980

Andhra Medical College 1979

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Treatments

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Astigmatism

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Staff STAFF PRV/SHANDS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL 
  • Fellow FELLOW, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF CANADA 
  • Fellow FELLOW, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • RETINAL DESEASES & SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL, DALLAS, TX    1992
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX    1987
  • Univ TX-Houston, Neuro-Ophthalmology    1987
  • University of Texas - SW Medical Center At Dallas, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1992

Mr. Kakarla V Chalam MD's Practice location

Practice At 580 W 8th St Ufjp Ophthalmology

580 W 8th St Ufjp Ophthalmology -
Jacksonville, FL 32209
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New patients: 904-244-9361

11370 ANDERSON ST STE 1800 -
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
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New patients: 909-558-2154
Fax: 909-558-2180

Loma Linda University Eye Institute

11370 Anderson Street Suite 1800 -
Loma Linda, CA 92354
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New patients: 909-558-2154
Fax: 909-558-2180
https://medical-center.lomalindahealth.org/our-services/ophthalmology?rsource=llueyes.com

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