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Suri Narayan Appa, MD

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My specialty:
Ophtha Ret Vit Sur

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Male

Where I practice

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About me

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Biography

I’m an Indian-American who grew up in Orange County. In my younger years I was an avid tennis player and competed in many tournaments throughout Southern California. After high school, I attended the six-year accelerated medical program at Penn State’s Jefferson Medical College. I graduated from medical school in 1996, and then completed a one-year internship in internal medicine, a three-year residency in ophthalmology, and a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery. I returned to Orange County in 2002 to join the Yorba Linda Medical Offices’ Department of Ophthalmology. I’m married and have two little sons.

About my practice

In my practice, I see members with diseases of the retina and vitreous cavity. These include retinal tears, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and macular degeneration. The opinions and recommendations I provide to my members are based on how I would counsel a friend, family member, or myself. I perform many procedures including intraocular injections, laser treatments, and intraocular surgeries.

How I thrive

I’m constantly advising members to eat right, exercise regularly, and strive to be healthy. Many of the diseases I see and treat are directly impacted by lifestyle. In order to practice what I preach, I make sure I have time in my schedule to take care of my own health. I regularly engage in activities such as tennis and yoga. My wife and I both enjoy cooking, and we maintain a healthy, balanced diet, which includes lots of fruits and vegetables.

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia , PA

Board certification

Ophthalmology

American Board of Ophthalmology

Medical training

Fellowship

Retina/Vitreous

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas , TX

Internship

Internal Medicine

George Washington University
Washington , DC

Residency

Ophthalmology

George Washington University
Washington , DC

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2002

Active license information

License number

A79261

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1225186273

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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OC Anaheim Medical Center
3440 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
OC Irvine Medical Center
6640 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618

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This page was last updated on: 07/02/2024