Summary

Dr. Sudha Sudesh is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College at Bangalore University in India and brings four decades of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Sudesh is multilingual, providing care in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Dr. Sudesh practices at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California. She focuses on treating conditions such as meibomian gland blockage, which affects tear production, and keratoconus, a condition where the cornea gradually thins and changes shape. Her expertise also includes managing dry eye syndrome. Dr. Sudesh performs comprehensive dilated eye exams and uses advanced imaging techniques to evaluate the retina. She also conducts tonometry testing to measure eye pressure and screen for glaucoma.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 40 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sudha Sudesh

  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Valley Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sudha Sudesh has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sudha Sudesh has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Other
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Sudha Sudesh holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Sudesh's NPI number is 1558448407.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Sudha Sudesh's office located?
Dr. Sudha Sudesh's office is located at 700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA, 95051.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sudha Sudesh affiliated with?
Dr. Sudha Sudesh is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.
Does Dr. Sudha Sudesh accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sudha Sudesh has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Sudha Sudesh accepting new patients?
Dr. Sudha Sudesh has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Sudha Sudesh accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sudha Sudesh accepts on their Vitals profile.

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