Dr. Neeti M. Alapati
Ophthalmologist
7400 State Line Rd, Mission Hills KS, 66208About
Dr. Neeti Alapati is an ophthalmologist practicing in Prarie Village, KS. Dr. Alapati specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alapati 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. Alapati can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
UMKC MD 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Dr. Neeti M. Alapati's Expert Contributions
Is it a blood clot or pink eye?
Conjunctivitis, or what people refer to as “pink eye,” can be related to Coronavirus. Things to ask him would be if he’s having any pain, discharge, sensitivity to light, and whether he recalls having any trauma to the eye. Red eye can be caused by many, many things, however, a subconjunctival hemorrhage, is a small broken blood vessel that’s can be otherwise fairly asymptomatic. These are fairly common and typically resolve in 1-2 weeks without issue. I would communicate with your fathers primary ophthalmologist to see if perhaps you could do a telehealth visit to get some more clarity. Of course if he is having fever, shortness of breath, or any other Coronavirus related symptoms, he should call in to a local ER ASAP. All the best! Neeti M. Alapati, M.D. READ MORE
Can vision be corrected?
It depends. There are many, many reasons for vision to decrease. I’m young people, such as yourself, it may be something as simple as a refractive error. Meaning, needing a pair of glasses. I would get a complete eye exam to get checked out. Hopefully will be something simple. All the best! Neeti M. Alapati, M.D. READ MORE
What is the best age for laser eye surgery?
It's variable for each individual. Mid-twenties is a good time as long as your prescription is very stable. I would meet with a refractive surgeon (lasik specialist) to discuss. All the best! Neeti M. Alapati, M.D. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor University of Kansas Medical Center 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Glaucoma Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Women in Ophthalmology
Treatments
- Glaucoma surgeries and cataract surgeries
Internships
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Fellowships
- University of Washington in St. Louis
Professional Society Memberships
- See above
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and faith in God
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, swimming, tennis, cooking, spending time with my children
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Neeti M. Alapati, who serves patients in Prairie Village, Kansas.
With expertise in many aspects of her field, Dr. Alapati is a board-certified ophthalmologist who sees patients at KU Eye Center in Prairie Village, Kansas.
“Comprehensive Ophthalmology at KU Eye is a dynamic clinic where every aspect of vision care is evaluated: from glasses or contacts to complicated eye diseases. A leading tertiary referral location for the State of Kansas, our comprehensive ophthalmologists detect and treat many rare eye diseases. Our state-of-the-art technology and equipment ensures accurate diagnosis and screening, such as for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. There is also a strong focus on treating eye diseases in patients with complicated health problems, partnering with the University of Kansas Hospital and Cancer Center, among others.” as stated on their website.
In her current capacity, Dr. Alapati also serves as an Assistant Professor of Glaucoma, Cataract and Anterior Segment within the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Among her professional affiliations, she is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Golden Key Honor Society, the Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, and Women in Ophthalmology.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Alapati earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and completed her internship and residency in ophthalmology at Henry Ford Hospital. She then went on to complete her glaucoma fellowship at Washington University.
A year later, the doctor became board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, which is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
In addition to English, Dr. Alapati speaks Gujarati and Hindi.
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