Sriranjani Padmanabhan

MD

Ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist
Globetrotter, literature lover and fan of the Instant Pot

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

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2008

  • Residencies

    Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Ophthalmology, 2012

  • Fellowships

    Emory University Hospital, Glaucoma, 2013

    University of Nebraska's Truhlsen Eye Institute, International Ophthalmology and Prevention of Global Blindness, 2014

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Working with underserved and vulnerable people here in San Francisco is where I belong and makes me feel my most authentic self.

Conditions I specialize in

  • Bacterial keratitis

  • Blepharitis

  • Cataracts

  • Conjunctivitis

  • Diabetic eye disease

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    189 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 19, 2025
    Only bad thing about this doctor is that there is only one her. But, she trains residents, so she is even addressing that problem.
    Mar 12, 2025
    Dr. Padmanabhan is excellent. She listens carefully and explains test results and treatment options in an easy to understand manner.
    Feb 14, 2025
    Provider is excellent. The wait time is terrible.
    Feb 01, 2025
    Very professional and good doctor
    Jan 23, 2025
    Dr.Sriranjani Padmanabhan , In addition to being an excellent ophthalmologist , is a very nice person and makes the patient very comfortable.
    Jan 15, 2025
    SHE IS AWESOME
    Jan 07, 2025
    The staff throughout were very kind and helpful
    Nov 29, 2024
    He was a very confident capable young man.
    Nov 29, 2024
    DR.Padmanabhan is an excellent communicator, and collaborative in dialoguing on my glaucoma issues, as well as an excellent doctor overall. UCSF just needs more docs so patients are able to be seen on timely bases, If complications occur with other patients affecting schedule to avoid overloading her and other docs. Perhaps extra time should be built into daily schedule to allow for that.
    Nov 02, 2024
    I REALLY like my provider. She is wonderful.
    Oct 11, 2024
    My doctor is fantastic!
    Oct 11, 2024
    Dr Sri is always wonder and caring and professional. I am always so thankful that she is my primary ophthalmologist.
    Sep 14, 2024
    Excellence I've come to expect but not take for granted.
    Sep 01, 2024
    Dr. Padmanabhan is an excellent opthalmologist. I am so glad she is my doctor.
    Aug 17, 2024
    She is outstanding
    Jul 18, 2024
    My doctor really listens to my questions and provides me with sufficient answers that lessen my concerns.
    Jul 10, 2024
    Dr. Padmanabhan is friendly, communicative and collaborative and provides excellent patient education and care!
    Jul 10, 2024
    Everything is fine
    Jul 03, 2024
    She rocks
    Jun 28, 2024
    As usual Dr. Sri earned my complete confidence, protected my health, helped me understand my condition, and made things as pleasant as possible. The resident Dr. Najz (sp?) was thoughtful and quick-witted, and also gentle and fast at collecting the specimens, though not the best communicator.
    Jun 26, 2024
    She is the best.
    Jun 08, 2024
    Dr Sri is amazing! I feel very confident in her knowledge and skills and trust her implicitly. I really appreciate it that we are working together to save my sight and it's a team effort. I wish you had an Excellent option since that is what I would rate her.
    May 30, 2024
    Listened tested and was thoughtful in her decisions and recommendations
    May 24, 2024
    Her ?colire very clear and helpful!
    Apr 27, 2024
    CARE PROVIDER WAS VERY HELPFUL AND EXPLAIN GOOD AND UNDERSTANDABLE.
    Mar 10, 2024
    Dr. Padmanathan is wonderful! Unfortunately, she is in the clinic only once a week.
    Dec 13, 2023
    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Sri.
    Dec 13, 2023
    Explanations of procedures were explained in a way that I understand and was able to explain to my family. I have learned a lot through the process of caring for my son.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr. Pad mana Han is an exemplary health care provider always collaborating and identifying options and a great communicator.
    Oct 26, 2023
    I would gladly recommend
    Oct 18, 2023
    Good
    Oct 13, 2023
    Dr Padmanabahm is not only great but she is extraordinary: extremely friendly, caring, patient, and informative. I look forward to my future visits.
    Sep 30, 2023
    The resident sits typing most of the time instead of interacting with the patient. Needs to figure out a way to do both, or interact with patient and write it up after. Also figure out how to communicate with the doctor and brief her openly without doing it sotto voce in front of the patient as if there's something to hide
    Sep 14, 2023
    I've had more than a few ophthalmologists over the years, and Dr. Sri Is, by far, the best. She has skill and knowledge that she expertly applies, but always shows me respect, care and compassion while treating my eye disease. She Is my favorite medical provider.
    Aug 19, 2023
    Dr Sri is amazing, I just wish the scheduling process was easier.
    Aug 09, 2023
    Great bedside manner
    Jul 29, 2023
    Wait time outrageous.
    Jul 17, 2023
    I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dr. Padmanabhan and her patient care. Her respect for her patients and knowledge is a very special skill and her innate ability to listen as well as provide you with care is extremely good and is appreciated.
    Jul 01, 2023
    Dr. Padmanabaha is excellent.
    Jun 24, 2023
    Very good
    Jun 15, 2023
    The original provider did not do the procedure it was one of her assistant, she was very nice knowledgeable and walked me thru the complete procedure
    Jun 03, 2023
    Dr Padnabahan is always so amazing! Please take care of your scheduling overload - I do not want to loose her as my glaucoma specialist doctor- I trust her completely with my eye care

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