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Dr. Arunan Sivalingam, MD

Dr. Arunan Sivalingam, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Arunan Sivalingam, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lankenau Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

100 Presidential Blvd Ste 100 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Telehealth available
(800) 331-6634

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Dr. Sivalingam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sivalingam

4.6
45 ratings, 33 with a written review
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Professional
Very professional and pleasant. Explained everything in a way I understand.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2024
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He is the best
Im very satisfied with stuff and service thanks
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Paul Sloush – Aug 02, 2023
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On top of everything
Everything went like clockwork And there was excellent personal care and attention though the visit At every stage Thanks Doc
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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Best Doc and staff
Nursing staff was very professional, friendly and courteous. Dr. Sivalingam is very caring and explains clearly what is being done. A wonderful group of fine professionals.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2023
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Cold and non-caring
I've had a cornea transplant and macular edema since. Dr Sivalingam on last 2 visits, didn't say hello, looks at the retina pictures on the computer, looks in my eye for about 5 seconds, mumbles something and walks out without a goodbye. The nice tech person told me to keep using same eye drops. TIME FOR DR SIVY TO RETIRE!!!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2023
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Dr. Sivalingham saved my eyesight
On the day of my routine visit I was having discomfort due to having rheumatoid arthritis. Everyone at Mid-Atlantic Marlton, from the wonderful front desk staff, caring clinical staff, and Dr. Sivi helped me to cope and feel more comfortable. He truly saved my eyesight in 2021. I'm grateful for him and for this practice. Every visit has been a positive one. Thank you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda – Feb 18, 2023
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Excellent Physican
He’s clear, concise and profesaid Al! Thanks for all your help with my vision!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bryan – Feb 16, 2023
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Dr. "Sivy" saved my right eye !!!
I have macular degeneration and I had a bad bleed on 11/3/2019. In January, 2020, I got to Dr. Sivalmingham. He did two emergency surgeries and saved my right eye. I have a bit of blurriness in the center of my eye, but my left eye is 20/25. I continue to get a shot in the left eye or shots in both eyes every six weeks since then. Dr. Sivy is fantastic, I turst him completely to keep the best vision I can at age 76.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randall S. Higgins – Feb 01, 2023
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Highly recommend tell visit with you
Dr. listen to my concerns and he knew exactly what to do within 15 minutes. He diagnose the problem and then he went in and checked it twice to make sure he was so thorough. He was so nice and he saved my eyesight he got the best surgeon at wills eye Hospital to work on me and save my eyesight. What a team
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Vinnie Strada – Jan 18, 2023
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Dr. Simalingam is a true professional in his field. I have been dealing with serious eye issues for 39 years and have seen numerous eye physicians throughout the country and Dr Simalingam is by far the best I have ever seen. I feel totally confident with him handling my care. He did my emergency surgery for a detachment and has been treat me ever since for additional retnal issuer. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a retnal specialist. And a nice soft spoken man on top of all his other good qualities he is very comforting.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris Vennitti – Dec 17, 2022
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Long time patient
Office is efficiently run and sees many patients on the days I’ve gone. Dr Sivi tends to bounce room to room to try and keep patients moving. My experience is that the patient needs to ask him questions on progress and findings….they are not often proactively volunteered. His team of techs work well together and seem empathetic that these treatments are not ones that any want to endure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Oct 11, 2022
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Dr. Sivalingam
Dr. Sivalingam is a lovely person. My interaction was very brief, since my eyes are stabilized, but I thought he was very nice. The whole office was very helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn C. – Sep 11, 2022
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Professional and gentle eye exam
Efficient and effective exam. Staff have a good rapport with him. Good office climate. Clean facility.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary – Jul 28, 2022
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Responsive
I was taken by surprise to realize I had developed a potentially serious age-related eye condition and was apprehensive about what the experience with a retinologist would be. I was impressed with the entire staff and especially felt well cared for by Dr. Sivalingam, who delivered an initial treatment and set me up for the sequence I would need for further treatments and diagnosis
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Lois Cronholm-Neff – Apr 01, 2022
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Excellent from start to finish.
Checked-in online so no additional paper work to fill out. Service was prompt and timely; in and out in about an hour and 20 minutes including scans, review and an injection procedure. Everyone was patient and friendly. Checked insurance & double checked what was covered. HIGHLY recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SClayton – Apr 01, 2022
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Very professional !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 25, 2022
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Professional and knowledgeable Simpy the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judy Hoover – Nov 05, 2021
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Almost four years ago Dr. Sivalingam treated me for a torn detached retina. I did not know until later that I was extremely fortunate to have a noted surgeon performing this difficult surgery. I was told afterwards that my central vision would be compromised, and it is to a slight degree. But Dr. Sivalingam was able to restore the vision in my eye and it is now 20-20. I am also pleased that, unexpectedly, my central vision has improved, and working together with my “good” eye I have no noticeable issues. I credit this entirely to the skill of Dr. Sivalingam. I am indeed fortunate that he was my surgeon that frightful day and I highly recommend anyone with retina problems to see him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lana Marcinek – Oct 29, 2021
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My visit for retinal repair went very smoothly. I have great confidence in Dr. Silvalingam. He explained my condition and did laser repair immediately. He and all his staff were very kind and reassuring. I feel fortunate to have excellent care that exceeded my expectations. I am a nervous patient and was put at ease by everyone. Thank you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LSmith – Sep 25, 2021
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Dr. Sivalingham is very professional and easy to speak with. He is always willing to answer any questions I have in a polite and understanding manner. And I love his bow ties!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diane – Jun 23, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

State of the art, comprehensive vitreoretinal medical and surgical care.

biography

Dr. Arunan Sivalingam graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1981. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Sivalingam went on to Thomas Jefferson University...read more

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

    Residency Hospital

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1985
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Locations

Practice

Office100 Presidential Blvd Ste 100 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Retinovitreous Associates LTD.1523 Concord Pike Ste 101 Wilmington, DE 19803
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Retinovitreous Associates LTD.4060 Butler Pike Ste 200 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Redeemer Health Hatboro Pediatrics-Huntingdon Valley727 Welsh Rd Ste 206 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave
    Wynnewood, PA 19096
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex

    100 Wellness Way
    Milford, DE 19963
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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