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

Join to view full profile

Dr. Chalam is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Chalam's full profile

Already have an account?

Office
580 W 8th St
Ufjp Ophthalmology
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone+1 904-244-3961

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

Certifications & Licensure

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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Accurate estimation of vascular endothelial growth factor levels in microsamples with a low-cost bead-based assay.
Kakarla V. Chalam, Sankarathi Balaiya, Ravi K Murthy
Retina. 2010-05-01
7 citations
Freezing adversely affects measurement of vascular endothelial growth factor levels in human aqueous samples.
Sankarathi Balaiya, Sandeep Grover, Ravi K Murthy, Kakarla V. Chalam
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2011-01-11
217 citations
Elevated γ-Aminobutyric Acid, Glutamate, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels in the Vitreous of Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Jayakrishna Ambati, Kakarla V. Chalam, Dinesh K Chawla, Carl T. D'Angio, Ernest G. Guillet
Archives of Ophthalmology. 1997-09-01