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Naveen (Shivapuja) Chandra, MD, Ophthalmology, Walnut Creek, CA

Naveen S. (Shivapuja) Chandra MD (He/Him)

Ophthalmology•Walnut Creek, CA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Co-Chair, Ophthalmology Sources & Standards Team, Kaiser Permanente Chair, Eye Care Technology Committee, The Permanente Medical Group

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  • 320 Lennon LnWalnut Creek, CA 94598

  • Phone+1 925-906-2010

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Summary

  • Dr. Naveen (Shivapuja) Chandra is an ophthalmologist based in Walnut Creek, CA, specializing in cataract, cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida and a cornea refractive fellowship at UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Chandra has a longstanding career with The Permanente Medical Group since 2001, currently serving as co-chair of the Kaiser Permanente Ophthalmology SST. His research includes publications on ocular treatments and procedures, and he has been recognized for his professional contributions with several awards, such as the TPMG Garfield award in 2019. Dr. Chandra also has a notable history as a volunteer surgeon with various international foundations.

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1996
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityBA, With Distinction & Honors In Biology, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2028
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Garfield Award The Permanente Medical Group, 2019
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Resident of the Year Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida, 1999

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Triamcinolone Acetonide Subconjunctival Injection as Stand-alone Inflammation Prophylaxis after Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery  
    Neal H Shorstein 1 , Shannon E McCabe 2 , Mubarika Alavi 3 , Marilyn L Kwan 3 , Naveen S Chandra 4, Ophthalmology, 4/4/2024
  • Use of Autologous Serum Eyedrops for the Treatment Of Ocular Surface Disease: First US Experience in a Large Population as an Insurance-Covered Benefit  
    CA Dalmon, NS Chandra, BH Jeng, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/2012
  • Ocular findings as a presenting sign of hydroavacciniforme  
    BH Jeng, NS Chandra, T McCalmont, TP Margolis, British J of Ophthal, 1/1/2004

Abstracts/Posters

  • Estrogen exposure in age-related macular degeneration.
    NS Chandra, H Tabandeh, R Monshizadeh, WW Dawson, ARVO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2000

Authored Content

  • Triamcinolone Acetonide Subconjunctival Injection as Stand-alone Inflammation Prophylaxis after Phacoemulsification Cataract SurgeryApril 2024

Press Mentions

  • How to Be Drop-Free
    How to Be Drop-FreeJuly 10th, 2026
  • A Closer Look at Drop-Free Cataract Surgery
    A Closer Look at Drop-Free Cataract SurgeryFebruary 11th, 2026

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