Clinical DOVS News

Welcome Praneetha Thulasi, MD

Praneetha  Thulasi, MD

Praneetha Thulasi, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Praneetha Thulasi to our esteemed faculty at Washington University Ophthalmology. With 7 years of experience at Emory University Eye Center, Dr. Thulasi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. We are confident that her passion for ophthalmology and dedication to patient care will be invaluable assets to our institution. We look forward to working alongside Dr. Thulasi and witnessing her contributions to our community.

“I believe strongly in universal access to vision care. That’s why I spent time in Ethiopia during my residency, to learn more about access to care in developing countries.”

Praneetha Thulasi, MD

Areas of clinical interest

  • Cornea transplant
  • Keratoconus
  • Infectious keratitis
  • Cataracts
  • Ocular surface diseases

Education

  • Undergraduate: Biology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO: 2004-08
  • Medical School: MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 2008-12
  • Transitional Year Internship: Emory University, Atlanta, GA: 2012-13
  • Residency: Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA: 2013-16
  • Fellowship: Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and External Diseases, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL: 2016-17

Locations

Map of location

1. Washington University Eye Center- Center for Outpatient Health

Previously located in the Center for Advanced Medicine.

Full service adult eye center.

Map of location

2. Washington University Eye Center in Creve Coeur

Previously located at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital.

Full service adult eye center.