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Summary
Dr. Prithvi Sankar specializes in ophthalmology, bringing three decades of experience to eye care. He completed his medical degree at University of Virginia School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Sankar is fluent in both Spanish and French, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Sankar practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia. He focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and gonioscopy procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sankar 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Sankar practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia. He focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and gonioscopy procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sankar 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, French
- Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Dr. Prithvi Sankar
51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 662-8100
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| 30 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, French | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Philadelphia , PA | Scranton , PA | Springfield , PA | Collingswood , NJ |
| Med School: University of Virginia | Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Prithvi Sankar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Prithvi Sankar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Prithvi Sankar has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network1997
Medical School
University of VirginiaGraduated in 1996
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- Dr. Prithvi Sankar is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
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- Dr. Prithvi Sankar's office is located at 51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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- Dr. Prithvi Sankar speaks Spanish and French.
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