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Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan, MD

Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan, MD

Ophthalmology

Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA. She graduated from University of Washington in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

490 Illinois St San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 353-2800

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ramanathan specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ramanathan's Reviews

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5.0

4 ratings, 4 with a written review
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About Me

care philosophy

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....read more

biography

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...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • French

Focus on Wet Macular Degeneration

Locations

Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic490 Illinois St San Francisco, CA 94158
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

    1001 Potrero Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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