Sandeep K. Kakaria, M.D.

Sandeep K. Kakaria, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, who has performed thousands of ophthalmic surgeries. 

Dr. Kakaria completed his undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University, where he graduated as valedictorian.  He was then an award-winning student at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree.  After performing an internal medicine internship at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Kakaria completed his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Cornell University/ New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

Dr. Kakaria has published numerous textbook chapters, articles, and abstracts, as well as given lectures in the field of ophthalmology.  One of his most recent works includes “Chapter 3: Corneal Biomechanics” in the popular ophthalmology textbook, Irregular Astigmatism

He is an avid reader, spending his free time keeping up-to-date with the latest ophthalmic literature and current events.  He enjoys personal fitness, including swimming and lifting weights.  He is married and has two children. 

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Dr. Kakaria

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Medical School - Vanderbilt University

  • Lenox Hill Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine

  • Cornell University, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Pinnacle- Community General Hospital, Harrisburg Hospital, West Shore Hospital

  • Holy Spirit Hospital

Awards and Publications

  • Published Chapter 3: Corneal Biomechanics in "Irregular Astigmatism"

  • Published Chapter 4: Microkeratomes in "LASIK: Fundamentals, Surgical Techniques, and Complications"

Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology

  • American Medical Association

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society

  • Cumberland County Medical Society

In-Network Insurances

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

 

Languages Spoken

  • English, Spanish and Hindi

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