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Saras Ramanathan, MD

Comprehensive OphthalmologyDivision Chief, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020
Portrait of Saras Ramanathan
Portrait of Saras Ramanathan
ucsf logo

Saras Ramanathan, MD

Comprehensive OphthalmologyDivision Chief, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020

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About me

Dr. Saras Ramanathan is an ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive ocular care. She specializes in surgery for cataracts, particularly complex cases. She is passionate about her goal of restoring and preserving sight in each and every patient.

Ramanathan is equally passionate about teaching what she knows to other physicians. She is a nationally recognized medical educator. Her publications on methods of teaching cataract surgery as well as on training with surgical simulation have influenced the way surgical ophthalmology is taught in the U.S. today. She directs UCSF's residency program in ophthalmology, and she continually strives for excellence in resident education. She has received numerous teaching awards and feels further rewarded by her former students' success and achievements.

Ramanathan earned her medical degree from the University of Washington. She then completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago.

Ramanathan is a fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, University of Chicago Hospital

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare-Evanston Hospital

Degree

  • MD, University of Washington

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    351 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 26, 2026

      Excellent care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 17, 2026

      The doctor is a very humane, cordial, knowledgeable, skillful, and welcoming person who it is a pleasure to meet and discuss items and experiences with during appointments. She is an A+ doctor and a real humanitarian.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 11, 2026

      Doctor Ramanathan Is a rockstar

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 10, 2026

      Excellent

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      January 28, 2026

      Good experience.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 23, 2026

      So grateful to be a patient at UCSF.

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