Dr. Vikram Shankar

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
Palo Alto, CA

Areas of Expertise

Adult Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
Cataract Surgery with Advanced Lens Implants
Combined CataractGlaucoma Surgery
Longitudinal Glaucoma Monitoring and Risk Stratification
Co-Management of Diabetic Eye Disease

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

    2023

    Stanford University, Byers Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Wills Eye Hospital

    in Ophthalmology

    2022

    Wills Eye Hospital

    Residency
  • University of Pennsylvania

    Internship (Transitional Year)

    2019

    University of Pennsylvania

    Residency
  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    MD

    2018

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    Medical School
  • Washington University in St. Louis

    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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