Dr. Vikram Shankar
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Vikram Shankar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Stanford Health Care's Byers Eye Institute, where he focuses on the medical and surgical management of adult glaucoma and cataracts. He partners with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their vision goals and lifestyle, offering a range of options from optimized medications to advanced procedures like minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and cataract surgery with premium lens implants. Dr. Shankar emphasizes preventive care and patient education, empowering individuals to take an active role in protecting their eye health.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shankar serves as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. His professional interests include ophthalmic public health, biomedical device innovation, and digital health, with a consistent focus on improving patient safety and access to high-quality care. He is also the cofounder of a seed-stage medical device startup aimed at enhancing patient safety and reducing the environmental impact of eye care worldwide.
Training
Glaucoma
2023Stanford University, Byers Eye Institute
Fellowship
in Ophthalmology
2022Wills Eye Hospital
Residency
Internship (Transitional Year)
2019University of Pennsylvania
Residency
MD
2018Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Medical School
MPH
Washington University in St. Louis
Masters / PhD
Awards & Honors
Albert F. Koetter, MD Scholarship
Washington University School of Medicine
Dean’s Research Fellowship
Washington University School of Medicine
Jonathan Mann Fellowship
Washington University School of Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA
- License Numbers
- A178759
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