Residents & Fellows Spotlight: Siddharth Bhargava, MD

Where are you from?

Cupertino, California

Where did you attend Medical School?

Albany Medical College

Where did you complete your residency?

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Why did you choose Ophthalmology and your specialty?

Growing up in Silicon Valley, I have always been fascinated with innovative products. I love that Ophthalmology uses an ever-growing armamentarium of technologies to stabilize and improve vision.

Why did you choose WashU?

I chose Wash U because of the mentors I would be working with. They are all leaders in the field, yet they are approachable and enthusiastic to teach.

Favorite memory of your residency?

Some of my favorite memories of residency were our annual retreats. One in particular that stands out was when we went on a Riverboat cruise with adorable baby goats – “Boats on Goats”!

What did you learn in your residency that impacted you the most?

I learned to embrace patients as people rather than as isolated diseases that need to be treated. This impactful lesson taught me to curate interventions according to the patient’s needs and wants rather than applying a uniform treatment algorithm.

What excites you most about starting your fellowship at WashU?

I am excited to work with so many academically oriented minds through my mentors, co-fellows, and residents!

What do you look forward to about living in St. Louis?

I can’t wait to try all the unique Frozen Custard shops in St Louis!