Saras Ramanathan, MD
Professor
Ophthalmology
School of Medicine

415-476-2896

Dr. Saras Ramanathan is the Medical Director of Comprehensive Ophthalmology. She specializes in the surgical treatment of cataracts, particularly complex cases. She is also a nationally recognized medical educator. Her publications on surgical simulation and cataract surgery teaching methodology have influenced the way surgical ophthalmology is taught in the U.S. today.

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Ramanathan's efforts have been rewarded by numerous teaching awards, as well as by the success and achievements of her former residents.

Ramanathan earned her medical degree from the University of Washington. Subsequently, she completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago, where she later joined the faculty and eventually became the residency program director. She also served on the ophthalmology faculty at John Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute before joining UCSF, where she is currently a professor and Residency Program Director.

Awards

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  • Muriel Steele Honor Roll, UCSF, 2021
  • Kimura Excellence in Teaching Award, UCSF, 2018
  • Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award, UCSF, 2015
  • Kimura Excellence in Teaching Award, UCSF, 2014
  • Faculty Teaching Award, California Pacific Medical Center, 2011
  • Ophthalmology Faculty Surgical Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University, 2010
  • L. Harrell Pierce, MD Faculty Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University, 2009
  • L. Harrell Pierce, MD Faculty Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University, 2005
  • Faculty Teaching Award, University of Chicago, 2003
  • Faculty Teaching Award, University of Chicago, 2001

Education & Training

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  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Champion Training UCSF 2021
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training University of California 2018
  • Teaching Scholars Program UCSF 2015
  • Ophthalmology Residency University of Chicago 1996
  • MD Medicine University of Washington 1992
  • BA, BS Biology, Asian Languages University of Washington 1988

Interests

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  • Ophthalmology Resident Cataract Surgery Education

Publications (29)

Top publication keywords:
OphthalmologyCataractKeratoplasty, PenetratingOperative TimeMicrosurgeryPhacoemulsificationClinical CompetenceStudents, MedicalEducation, DistanceLens Implantation, IntraocularSuture TechniquesCataract ExtractionInternship and ResidencyOperating RoomsCornea

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