G. Atma Vemulakonda, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Ophthalmology
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Age-related macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, Epiretinal membrane, Fluorescein angiography, Macular degeneration, Macular holes, Optical coherence tomography (OCT), Retinal detachment, Retinal laser surgery, Retinal surgery, Retinal vascular disease, Vitreoretinal disease
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Ophthalmology
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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Washington University School of Medicine
- Residency:
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Washington University, Ophthalmology
- Internship:
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St. Johns Mercy Medical Center, Transitional
- Fellowship:
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Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease, Casey Eye Institute - Oregon Health and Science University
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
Publications
Retinal Vein Occlusions Preferred Practice Pattern
- Article
- Ophthalmology
Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS.
2/2020
Idiopathic Macular Hole Preferred Practice Pattern
- Article
- Ophthalmology
Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS.
2/2020
Diabetic Retinopathy Preferred Practice Pattern
- Article
- Ophthalmology
Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS.
1/2020
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Preferred Practice Pattern
- Article
- Ophthalmology
Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS.
1/2020
Posterior Vitreous Detachment, Retinal Breaks, and Lattice Degeneration Preferred Practice Pattern
- Article
- Ophthalmology
Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS.
1/2020
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Dr. Vemulakonda cares for adult patients with both medical and surgical retinal conditions, including: age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, retinal tears and holes, and retinal detachment. Dr. Vemulakonda earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, where he also completed his residency in Ophthalmology. He completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. Prior to moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Vemulakonda was an associate professor, surgeon, and educator at the University of Washington.
Additional Information
Community Activities
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) - communications secretariat, patient education committee, preferred practice patterns retina committee (2018 - Present) and Leadership Development Program (2012 - 2013)
Personal Interests
Dr. Vemulakonda enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and the outdoors.
Philosophy of Care
I believe that enabling the patient to become actively involved in their care ensures treatment of the patient and not just the disease.
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