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Sriranjani Padmanabhan, MD

Glaucoma
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020
Portrait of Sriranjani Padmanabhan
Portrait of Sriranjani Padmanabhan
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Sriranjani Padmanabhan, MD

Glaucoma
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020

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About me

Dr. Sriranjani Padmanabhan, called Dr. Sri by her patients, is an ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for adults and children. She has a strong interest in working with underserved populations.

Padmanabhan earned her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute (Penn Medicine's ophthalmology department). She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Emory Eye Center and a fellowship in international ophthalmology and global blindness prevention at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute.

Padmanabhan is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Glaucoma Society. She is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

In her free time, Padmanabhan feeds her insatiable wanderlust and enjoys writing narrative nonfiction, fiction and poetry.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Fellowship

  • Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
  • Glaucoma, Emory University Hospital GME

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania GME

Internship

  • Transitional, Albert Einstein Medical Center GME

Degree

  • MD, University of Rochester Schl of Medicine/Dentistry

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    195 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 2, 2026

      I am very pleased to be under the care of Dr.Padmanabhan , in addition to be being an excellent physician , she is very kind , considerate and most helpful.

    • 4.8 out of 5 Stars
      January 21, 2026

      I really like and trust Dr. Padmanabhan.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 17, 2025

      Dr.P is fantastic!

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      December 12, 2025

      They explained everything very well to me

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 9, 2025

      Dr. P was great as always.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 5, 2025

      Dr. Padmanabhan is the BEST!!!

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