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Summary
Dr. Prithvi Sankar specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on comprehensive eye care and advanced surgical treatments. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network in 1997. With three decades of experience in eye care, Dr. Sankar brings extensive expertise to treating complex vision conditions. He is fluent in French and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Sankar practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His clinical expertise centers on treating glaucoma and cataracts, conditions that can significantly impact vision when left untreated. He performs specialized glaucoma procedures, including iridotomy and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), which offer patients effective treatment options with reduced recovery time. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sankar highly, giving him an average rating …of 5.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Sankar practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His clinical expertise centers on treating glaucoma and cataracts, conditions that can significantly impact vision when left untreated. He performs specialized glaucoma procedures, including iridotomy and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), which offer patients effective treatment options with reduced recovery time. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sankar highly, giving him an average rating …of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, Spanish
- Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Prithvi Sankar
51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 662-8100
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 30 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks French, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Philadelphia , PA | Scranton , PA | Springfield , PA | Springfield , PA |
| Med School: University of Virginia | Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Prithvi Sankar
Medical Specialties
Prithvi Sankar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Prithvi Sankar has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
Prithvi Sankar holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network in 1997.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Virginia in 1996.
NPI Number
Prithvi Sankar's NPI number is 1588691869.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Prithvi Sankar affiliated with?
- Prithvi Sankar is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
- Does Prithvi Sankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Prithvi Sankar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Prithvi Sankar accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Prithvi Sankar accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Prithvi Sankar accepting new patients?
- Prithvi Sankar is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Prithvi Sankar's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- What languages does Prithvi Sankar speak?
- Prithvi Sankar speaks French and Spanish.
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