Summary

Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over three decades of experience treating eye conditions and diseases. 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 further advanced his training with a fellowship at the prestigious Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in 2001. He holds certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English.

Dr. Ambati practices at multiple locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with Baptist Health Lexington. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions. Dr. Ambati also provides anti-VEGF treatment for patients with certain retinal disorders. Patients consistently rate him 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. Roberto J Debara, MDDr. James Earnest Gillespie, MD
OphthalmologyInternal MedicineOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
32 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Charlottesville , VACharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VAWaynesboro , VA
Med School: University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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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, Virginia, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

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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Which hospitals is Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati affiliated with?
Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.
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What languages does Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati speak?
Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati speaks English.
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