Dr. Sivashakthi Maeder

Dr. Sivashakthi Maeder is a board-certified ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmology specialist who provides comprehensive care for patients with vision and eye-movement disorders linked to the brain, optic nerves, and eye muscles. As the Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, she evaluates and manages complex conditions such as optic nerve disorders, pseudotumor cerebri, and ocular myasthenia gravis, helping patients cope with symptoms like double vision.

Her clinical expertise extends to thyroid eye disease, orbital tumors, and she offers advanced surgical options including micro-incisional cataract surgery and adult strabismus surgery when needed. Dr. Maeder also utilizes Botox for therapeutic purposes in selected cases. She is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through precise diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Maeder serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, where she contributes to medical education. She is also the President of the New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, reflecting her leadership in the field. Dr. Maeder joined Dartmouth Health in 2015 and is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.