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Dr. Santi Karnam is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating complex eye conditions, particularly those affecting the retina. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and has built eight years of experience in the field. Dr. Karnam completed his residency training at both St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in 2019 and the University of Nebraska in Omaha in 2022. His advanced fellowship training includes specialized work at Wills Eye Hospital in 2023 and Boston Medical Center in 2025, giving him expertise in cutting-edge retinal treatments. He provides care in English for his patients.
Dr. Karnam practices at Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint in Pittston, Pennsylvania, where he focuses on helping patients with serious eye conditions that can affect vision. He treats age-related macular degeneration, which commonly impacts older adults, and diabetic eye disease including diabetic retinopathy. His procedural expertise includes retinal imaging …to get detailed pictures of the eye's inner structures and optical coherence tomography for precise diagnosis. Dr. Karnam also performs anti-VEGF treatments, which are specialized injections that can help preserve and improve vision in patients with certain retinal conditions.
Read More Read less Dr. Karnam practices at Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint in Pittston, Pennsylvania, where he focuses on helping patients with serious eye conditions that can affect vision. He treats age-related macular degeneration, which commonly impacts older adults, and diabetic eye disease including diabetic retinopathy. His procedural expertise includes retinal imaging …to get detailed pictures of the eye's inner structures and optical coherence tomography for precise diagnosis. Dr. Karnam also performs anti-VEGF treatments, which are specialized injections that can help preserve and improve vision in patients with certain retinal conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 8 years of experience
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Boston Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint
1201 Oak StPittston, PA 18640 Tel: (570) 808-9800
Mon5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Pittston , PA | Scranton , PA | Covington Township , PA | Wilkes Barre , PA |
| Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania | Med School: University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Santi Karnam
Medical Specialties
Dr. Santi Karnam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Santi Karnam has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Boston Medical Center2025
Wills Eye Hospital2023
Residency
University of Nebraska - Omaha, NE2022
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center2019
Medical School
Creighton University School of MedicineGraduated in 2018
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