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Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD, Ophthalmology, Westlake Village, CA, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

SharminiAshaBalakrishnanMD

Ophthalmology Westlake Village, CA

Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Cataract, Cornea, & Refractive Surgeon

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Summary

  • I am a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, cornea, and refractive surgeon. I specialize in laser-assisted, complex, and manual small-incision cataract surgery, as well as all varieties of intraocular lens-based surgery, including intraocular lens exchanges and fixated intraocular lenses. I also have special focus in refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK, corneal inlays, and refractive lens exchange. I also perform all varieties of corneal transplant surgery, including endothelial, lamellar, and full-thickness keratoplasty. I have special interest in keratoconus and corneal cross linking.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityA.B., Chemistry, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2019
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Walter R. Park Resident Teaching Award University of Michigan, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

  • The Literature 
    Balakrishnan SA, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
    1/2017
  • Tennis Symfony IOL 
    Balakrishnan A, MillenialEYE
    10/2016
  • Cataract Surgery Complex Case Management 
    Balakrishnan A, Colvard M, From N, Garg S, et al., Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
    7/2016

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