Summary

Dr. Nisha Acharya is an ophthalmologist who earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. With 26 years of experience treating eye conditions, she has developed expertise in managing complex inflammatory and pressure-related eye disorders. Dr. Acharya is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Acharya practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients in San Francisco, California. She specializes in treating serious eye conditions including iritis, uveitis, and glaucoma. Her diagnostic capabilities include advanced retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and angiogram procedures to provide detailed views of eye structures. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her 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 English, Spanish
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 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. Diamond Yat-Fai TamDr. James David Claiborne
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
3.4 
26 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
San Francisco , CASan Jose , CASan Francisco , CASan Rafael , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
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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

Dr. Nisha R Acharya holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Acharya's NPI number is 1972544872.

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