Aditya Kanesa-thasan
Ophthalmologist
840 Walnut Street 920 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-thasan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Paoli, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kanesa-thasan specializes in eye and vision care, in general ophthalmology and corneal diseases. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kanesa-thasan can practice medicine as well as surgery. Ophthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kanesa-thasan can diagnose and treat cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, corneal diseases, and many other eye conditions. He also performs cataract surgeries, pterygium surgery, and other surgeries for the cornea and surface of the eye.
Education and Training
Northwestern Feinberg SOM MD 2015
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 2021 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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