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Kakarla Chalam, MD, Ophthalmology, Jacksonville, FL

KakarlaVChalamMDPh.D, MBA, FACS

Ophthalmology Jacksonville, FL

Cataract Related, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Retinal Disease

Professor & Vice Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, , Loma Linda University College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Kakarla Chalam is an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA. He received his medical degree from Guntur Medical College NTR and has been in practice 43 years. He specializes in cataract related, neuro-ophthalmology, and retinal disease.

Education & Training

  • University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina Ph.D, Molecular Biology, 1996 - 2000
  • Webster University
    Webster UniversityM.B.A, Business Administration, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, 1992 - 1994
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1992
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
    Royal College of Surgeons of CanadaF.R.C.S.C, 1991 - 1991
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Royal College of Surgeons
    Royal College of Surgeons FRCS, 1984 - 1984
  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
    Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & ResearchM.S, 1980 - 1983
  • Guntur Medical College NTR
    Guntur Medical College NTRClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

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