Summary

Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati is an ophthalmologist with over three decades of experience treating complex eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1998. Dr. Ambati furthered his training with a fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in 2001, specializing in advanced eye care. He holds board certification in Ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English.

Dr. Ambati practices at Baptist Health Lexington and sees patients at multiple UVA Health locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia. His expertise focuses on age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy. He performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye problems accurately. Dr. Ambati also provides anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve vision in patients with certain retinal conditions. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati has 3 locations

UVA Health Eye Clinic

1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UVA Health Eye Clinic Northridge

2955 Ivy Rd. (250 West)Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UVA Health Surgical Care Riverside

2331 Seminole Ln Ste 201Charlottesville, VA 22901
Mon6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, MDDr. Hayley Ryan James, MDDr. Luke Combs, MDDr. Visionworks Charlottesville
OphthalmologyInternal MedicineOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients
32 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 69 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Charlottesville , VACharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VA
Med School: University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: University of Virginia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Neovascularization
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary2001

Residency

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry1998

Medical School

University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical CenterGraduated in 1994

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What languages does Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati speak?
Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati speaks English.
Where is Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati's office located?
Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati's office is located at 1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, Charlottesville, VA, 22903.
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