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Sunir Garg, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA

Sunir Garg MD

Ophthalmology•Philadelphia, PA

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Professor, Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

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  • 840 Walnut StreetSuite 1020Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone+1 800-331-6634

  • Fax+1 267-420-1360

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Summary

  • Dr. Sunir Garg is an accomplished Ophthalmologist based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in retinal disease and uveitis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Garg currently serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at both Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital. He is proficient in managing diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of anemia, macular degeneration, and macular edema. He has contributed to several essential publications in ophthalmic research and participated in multiple clinical trials. Dr. Garg is also a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Dearborn & Taylor)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Dearborn & Taylor)Internship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2004 - 2008
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2004 - 2006
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification IntelleChart, MDIntelleSys, A Nextech Company, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification IntelleChart, MDIntelleSys, A Nextech Company, 2014, 2016-2017
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Adjuvant Topical Dorzolamide-Timolol vs Placebo in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration  
    Samir N Patel, Jeremy D Wolfe, Sunir J Garg, Marc J Spirn, James F Vander, JAMA Ophthalmology

Authored Content

  • Fast-Growing Subfoveal Geographic Atrophy Lesions May Lead to Faster BCVA DeclineFebruary 2025
  • Tips for Inducing a Posterior Vitreous DetachmentOctober 2020
  • Papillorenal Syndrome with Macular Retinoschisis and Subretinal FluidAugust 2020

Press Mentions

  • Tenecteplase Shows No Benefit over Aspirin for Acute Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Tenecteplase Shows No Benefit over Aspirin for Acute Central Retinal Artery OcclusionApril 3rd, 2026
  • More Evidence Linking Eye Health to Heart Health
    More Evidence Linking Eye Health to Heart HealthFebruary 27th, 2026
  • Could Augmented Reality Glasses, Retinal Implant Help Restore Vision?
    Could Augmented Reality Glasses, Retinal Implant Help Restore Vision?November 10th, 2025

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