Summary

Dr. Nisha Acharya is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the eyes and vision. She earned her medical degree from University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Acharya is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Acharya practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating serious eye conditions including inflammation of the iris, comprehensive uveitis care, and glaucoma management. Her expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health in detail. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Nisha R Acharya has 2 locations

Ucsf Proctor Medical Group

490 ILLINOIS STSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Nisha R Acharya, MDDr. Keshav NarainDr. Edwin V Wortham IV, MDDr. Allan Roy Chasnoff, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
26 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 83 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
SAN FRANCISCO , CASan Jose , CACastro Valley , CAMartinez , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Columbia University Med School: Stanford University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nisha R Acharya

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nisha R Acharya has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nisha R Acharya has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Uveitis
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Nisha Acharya affiliated with?
Dr. Nisha Acharya is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Where is Dr. Nisha Acharya's office located?
Dr. Nisha Acharya's office is located at 490 ILLINOIS ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94158.
Does Dr. Nisha Acharya accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nisha Acharya accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Nisha Acharya speak?
Dr. Nisha Acharya speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Nisha Acharya accepting new patients?
Dr. Nisha Acharya is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Nisha Acharya's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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