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departments.
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Dr. Ramchandran provides surgical and medical care to patients in the Rochester area as well as throughout the Finger Lakes Region and Western New York.
Dr. Ramchandran is a native of Pittsford, NY where he attended Pittsford Sutherland High School. He left Rochester to study at the Universit...
Dr. Ramchandran provides surgical and medical care to patients in the Rochester area as well as throughout the Finger Lakes Region and Western New York.
Dr. Ramchandran is a native of Pittsford, NY where he attended Pittsford Sutherland High School. He left Rochester to study at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, majoring in Biology and South Asia Regional Studies. He then completed his medical degree, with distinction in research, at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and went on to an ophthalmology residency at Duke University. He recently returned to Rochester where he completed a Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the Flaum Eye Institute in July, 2009. Dr. Ramchandran is licensed in the state of New York and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. Ramchandran performs retinal surgeries, laser therapy, intravitreal injections as well as medical retina. His other interests include health policy and economics, telemedicine and international ophthalmology.
Dr. Ramchandran sees patients at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute offices. The office is located at 210 Crittenden Boulevard.
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor
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Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 2007 - 2009
Residency, Ophthalmology, Duke Graduate Medical Education. 2004 - 2007
Internship, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. 2003 - 2004
Education
MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA).2003
Awards
John M. Brophy Award.2013
Operations Faculty Award.2013
Beta Sigma Gamma, Honor Society member.2013
Travel Grant Recipient.2006
Distinction in Research.2003
Second Year of Medical School Commendation for Academic Performance.2000
American Medical Association Medical Student Section Recruitment Award.2000
Suma Cum Laude graduate.1998
Phi Beta Kappa, member.1998
Golden Key Honor Society, member. Top 15% of Senior Class.1998
Senior Ivy Day Honor Award, Alumni Award of Merit for Outstanding Contributions to the Penn Community.1998
Outstanding Board Member of the United Minorities Council.1998
Hindu Student Speaker, Graduation Baccalaureate Ceremony.1998
Dean's List.1995 - 1998
Benjamin Franklin Scholar Honors Program.1994 - 1998
National Merit Finalist & Scholarship Recipient.1994
Research
Patents
Automated Fundus Image Field Detection and Quality Assessment
Issue date: February 27, 2018
Patent #: 9,905,008
Country: United States
Inventors: Gajendra Jung Katuwal, John P Kerekes, Rajeev Ramchandran, Christye P Sisson
Mao JJ, Ismaila N, Bao T, Barton D, Ben-Arye E, Garland EL, Greenlee H, Leblanc T, Lee RT, Lopez AM, Loprinzi C, Lyman GH, MacLeod J, Master VA, Ramchandran K, Wagner LI, Walker EM, Bruner DW, Witt CM, Bruera E
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.. 2022 December 140 (34):3998-4024. Epub 09/19/2022.
Silverstein SM, Sörensen S, Sunkara A, Lai A, Fradkin SI, Ramchandran RS
Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists).. 2021 September 41 (5):985-995. Epub 08/12/2021.
Thirugnanam K, Cossette SM, Lu Q, Chowdhury SR, Harmann LM, Gupta A, Spearman AD, Sonin DL, Bordas M, Kumar SN, Pan AY, Simpson PM, Strande JL, Bishop E, Zou MH, Ramchandran R
Journal of the American Heart Association.. 2019 November 198 (22):e012792. Epub 11/13/2019.
Gong X, Hou Z, Endsley MP, Gronseth EI, Rarick KR, Jorns JM, Yang Q, Du Z, Yan K, Bordas ML, Gershan J, Deepak P, Geethadevi A, Chaluvally-Raghavan P, Fan Y, Harder DR, Ramchandran R, Wang L
Rana U, Liu Z, Kumar SN, Zhao B, Hu W, Bordas M, Cossette S, Szabo S, Foeckler J, Weiler H, Chrzanowska-Wodnicka M, Holtz ML, Misra RP, Salato V, North PE, Ramchandran R, Miao QR
Developmental biology.. 2016 February 15410 (2):190-201. Epub 12/31/2015.
Span EA, Goodsell DS, Ramchandran R, Franzen MA, Herman T, Sem DS
Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.. 2013 41 (4):213-23. Epub 1900 01 01.
Samant GV, Schupp MO, François M, Moleri S, Kothinti RK, Chun CZ, Sinha I, Sellars S, Leigh N, Pramanik K, Horswill MA, Remadevi I, Li K, Wilkinson GA, Tabatabai NM, Beltrame M, Koopman P, Ramchandran R
The Journal of biological chemistry.. 2011 September 2286 (35):30740-30747. Epub 07/05/2011.
Verma A, Bhattacharya R, Remadevi I, Li K, Pramanik K, Samant GV, Horswill M, Chun CZ, Zhao B, Wang E, Miao RQ, Mukhopadhyay D, Ramchandran R, Wilkinson GA
Blood.. 2010 June 3115 (22):4614-22. Epub 01/19/2010.
Li K, Blum Y, Verma A, Liu Z, Pramanik K, Leigh NR, Chun CZ, Samant GV, Zhao B, Garnaas MK, Horswill MA, Stanhope SA, North PE, Miao RQ, Wilkinson GA, Affolter M, Ramchandran R
Blood.. 2010 January 7115 (1):133-9. Epub 10/30/2009.
R & S report.. 1981 July (34):1-11. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.5 stars
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
4.5 stars
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.5 stars
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.6 stars
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.6 stars
Patient Comments
5.0 stars
The surgeon answered my questions and conveyed a feeling of confidence that my visual concerns would be healed in time.
Dec 19, 2024
5.0 stars
Always receive excellent care for this condition.
Dec 16, 2024
5.0 stars
Always a great experience, never rushed and always giving insight to what's going on
Dec 15, 2024
5.0 stars
Top-notch treatment all the way!
Nov 04, 2024
3.5 stars
He just examined the retina and typed notes didn't really talk to me
Oct 27, 2024
5.0 stars
Good
Oct 12, 2024
3.6 stars
Fellow was excellent at explaining things
Sep 19, 2024
5.0 stars
Good
Sep 08, 2024
5.0 stars
Dr. Ramchandran is attentive and always cordial.
Sep 07, 2024
5.0 stars
Pleasant and Professional. Explain ed my problem and made recommendations.
Sep 02, 2024
3.0
Fellow and doctor were cold. Doctor did more typing my words than explaining what was going to happen and why.
Aug 18, 2024
4.8
Worked with me to find a closer office for me to drive to in the future
Provider did an extremely thorough exam and ruled out bleeding in my eye.
Jul 06, 2024
1.4
Horrible attitude [...]. Was overall cold and uncaring. Would not ever recommend this doctor or office to someone
Jun 18, 2024
2.1
Again very bad experience as [...] not any compassion
Jun 02, 2024
2.0
I think the provider is very competent, but his interpersonal skills are Poor. He is undoubtedly very skilled in his high technology area, but he does not couple this with empathy for the patient and what the patient is going through in making a decision. Obviously the provider has gone through the situatiion many times with many patients, but he does not sense that the patient is going through this for the first time...and needs to be guided through the decision process in an objective, understanding way. They used to call this "the bedside manner". This provider does not have that. Instead of getting an MBA as his advanced degree...he should have majored in "interpersonal relattions".
May 22, 2024
3.9
Drs should INVITE patients to look at the test results each time and explain the problem, surgery, progress and hope outcome- engage and inform and affirm!
Apr 17, 2024
5.0
All ware good
Mar 14, 2024
5.0
Dr. Rajeev Ramchandran was very thorough and highly educated. Very instrumental in addressing and out ruling possible contributing health factors in...
Feb 28, 2024
5.0
Dr. Ramchandran is very congenial and focused.
Feb 15, 2024
3.4
This provider is an excellent surgeon (I imagine, I have no other way to compare) however the bed side manner is lacking. I often feel rushed which is probably more on me than him, if I ask questions he will politely answer but just knowing how many patients he sees in and out of examining rooms I definitely don't feel like I have any kind of personalized care. I leave with more questions than answers.
Dec 26, 2023
5.0
I am very glad I have this doctor to care for my eye problems and treatments. He always responds quickly and is very professional and puts me at ease.
Dec 24, 2023
5.0
Excellent care
Nov 29, 2023
4.2
He did not tell me if anything was wrong.
Nov 18, 2023
3.4
Good
Oct 21, 2023
3.4
[...] provider's explanation of what to do if impaired vision reoccurs was not complete or clear with respect to the potential urgency of such a condition.
Sep 14, 2023
5.0
I appreciate that he is not pushing eye surgery. Clearly I'm a candidate but it's my decision when. He answered all of my questions. Very pleased with him.
Aug 01, 2023
5.0
Excellent experience
Jul 23, 2023
5.0
Provider explained risks and benefits of the recommended procedure, as well as an excellent explanation of my problem. Also recognises a health issue I have that affects almost everything and explained certain issues that it may cause post-procedure. I left with a brain loaded with pertinent information.
Jun 12, 2023
5.0
My provider has always been respectful about my treatment options.
Jun 08, 2023
4.2
He's an excellent Dr & surgeon but needs to talk more to patient.
Feb 24, 2023
5.0
Excellent patient focus.
Dec 12, 2022
5.0
Would recommend to all friends and family
Nov 17, 2022
5.0
Excellent
Nov 13, 2022
5.0
Dr. Ramchandran is very nice and after 2 years of getting to know him, he has become much friendlier I like him.
Oct 12, 2022
3.4
He was rushed and I waited too long in the exam room to see him. The Fellow spent adequate time with me though.
Oct 09, 2022
3.4
He spends all his time typing on the computer. Never see his face.
Sep 25, 2022
3.4
I have one major complaint. The doctor was very kind, attentive. However, it was not clear to me that my age-related macular degeneration was at the intermediate level, not the earlier level. Only when Nodalvision contacted me about the monitoring device did I understand this, as the contact stated clearly there are three levels of AMD, and I was in the middle level. That was not clear to me and seems important. Also, it was not totally clear to me that I was recommended for the monitoring device. I am very glad of it; of course I want to catch it the minute the dry AMD becomes wet AMD. However, I hate to be critical but the doctor needed to make those two things clearer and more important or emphasized than other info.
Sep 22, 2022
3.8
At times seems dismissive and seemed ready to jump to treatment prior to understanding the root cause of the issue.
Sep 03, 2022
3.4
Bedside manner is pleasant, but doctor has lost my trust since the surgery for multiple reasons. I'm increasingly feeling like the treatment, while likely high quality is hampered by the profit based focus of the organization. My overall patient experience has been less than satisfactory. This is exclusive of the clinical support staff who have consistently provided excellent care.
Aug 02, 2022
5.0
Very knowledgeable and professional
Jul 18, 2022
4.2
I am just thankful to be seen and reassured about my problem.
Jul 16, 2022
5.0
Very good explanation and planning for future visits
Jun 29, 2022
5.0
Would absolutely recommend this provider & I have.
Jun 16, 2022
4.0
Doctor is good [...]
Jun 15, 2022
3.4
Bedside manor could improve. No empathy
Mar 27, 2022
5.0
Provider was knowledgeable concerning my problem
Mar 17, 2022
5.0
With every visit, including this past one, Dr. Ramchandran was and always has been top notch in what he does.
Mar 05, 2022
1.0
Since he came late, he spent minimum time with me.
Mar 05, 2022
3.0
The doctor himself was kind [...]
Feb 26, 2022
2.0
The doctor seemed harried, which contributed to my nervousness, and to an unusual amount of pain following the injection
