Dr. Anita Agarwal

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
San Francisco, CA
(415) 972-4600
Accepts Medicare

Location

1445 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Areas of Expertise

Macular Dystrophies
Retinal Dystrophies
Ocular Parasitosis
Vitreous Disorders
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About Me

Dr. Anita Agarwal is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal and vitreous diseases, with certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1999 and recertification in 2009. She earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India and completed advanced training in surgical and medical retina at institutions such as West Virginia University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Her expertise includes managing complex retinal conditions, and she has been recognized with awards like the J. Donald M. Gass Medal for excellence in macular diseases and the OPTIC (UK) Medal. Dr. Agarwal is an active member of professional societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Macula Society, and the Retina Society, contributing to advancements in retinal care through research and education.

She has delivered invited lectures on topics such as macular dystrophies and ocular parasitosis, and her research on age-related macular degeneration has been widely cited. Dr. Agarwal practices at West Coast Retina, providing comprehensive care for patients with vitreoretinal disorders.

Training

  • MBBS (Eqvt. MD)

    1986

    Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore University

    Medical School
  • House Surgeon in Ophthalmology

    1985

    General Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh

    Residency

Awards & Honors

  • OPTIC (UK) Medal

    2015

    Royal College of Ophthalmology

  • J. Donald M. Gass Medal

    2014

    Macula Society

  • Achievement Award

    2010

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Press

  • Complement factor H variant increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration

    Science2005

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA, TN
License Numbers
C143103, MD29499