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Office
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301Phone+1 650-853-2974
Summary
- Dr. Gurunadh Vemulakonda, based in Palo Alto, CA, is an experienced Ophthalmologist specializing in Retinal Disease. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, after which he pursued a fellowship in Surgical Retina and Vitreous at the Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Vemulakonda has held positions at UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center and currently practices at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, leading Vitreoretinal Surgery. His expertise lies in retina surgery, vitreoretinal disease, and pediatric retinal disease. He has contributed to numerous publications and clinical trials, predominantly focusing on retinal diseases. Dr. Vemulakonda is a recognized Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
- Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2006 - 2008
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
- Mercy Hospital (St Louis)Internship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003
- Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
- OR State Medical License 2006 - 2025
- WA State Medical License 2008 - 2025
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- Laser-Ranibizumab-Triamcinolone for Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
- Laser-Ranibizumab-Triamcinolone for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
- Effect of Diabetes Education During Retinal Ophthalmology Visits on Diabetes Control Start of enrollment: 2011 Oct 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsCombined Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Placement, Intravitreal Fluocinolone Acetonide Implantation and Cataract Extraction for Chronic Uveitis.Ingrid Chang, Divakar Gupta, Mark A. Slabaugh, Gurunadh A. Vemulakonda, Philip P. Chen
Journal of Glaucoma. 2016-10-01 - 4 citationsChronic Staphylococcus hominis endophthalmitis following injury with a retained intraocular foreign body.Y V Sychev, G A Vemulakonda
Eye. 2014-09-05 - 6 citationsRetinal neovascularization and endogenous fungal endophthalmitis in intravenous drug users.Thuy Doan, Gurunadh A. Vemulakonda, Deana Choi, C. Dirk Keene, Lakshmi Akileswaran
Ophthalmology. 2014-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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