Not accepting new patients
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan, MD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan is a fellowship-trained cataract, cornea and anterior segment surgeon on the Wills Eye Hospital Cornea Service in Philadelphia and at Wills Eye Physicians in Paoli.
He graduated magna cum laude in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University, earned his medical degree at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honours, completed his residency at Wills Eye Hospital and a cornea, refractive and external disease fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
He performs complex cataract surgery with astigmatism and presbyopia correction, corneal transplants (PKP, DSEK, DMEK, DALK), corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, LASIK and PRK, secondary lens implants, and advanced dry eye treatment.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (610) 644-0600
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scars and corneal edema
- Infectious keratitis
- Pterygium
- Dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
Procedures Performed
- DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
- DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
- Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Corneal cross-linking
- Pterygium removal with tissue graft
- Cataract surgery
- Superficial keratectomy
Credentials
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Education & Training
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Other Degree
Northwestern University
BS, Biomedical Engineering, magna cum laude
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Medical School2015
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha
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Residency2016 to 2019
Wills Eye Hospital
Ophthalmology
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Fellowship2019 to 2020
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Cornea, external disease and refractive surgery
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Wills Eye Hospital
Medical staff, Philadelphia, PA
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Admitting privileges, Philadelphia, PA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan?
Call Wills Eye Physicians Paoli at (610) 644-0600 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan specialize in?
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.
Where does Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan practice?
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan sees patients at Wills Eye Physicians Paoli, 520 East King Road, Paoli, PA 19301. There is 1 more office location listed on this page.
Is Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan accepting new patients?
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan speak?
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan affiliated with?
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Where did Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan train?
Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan studied medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed residency at Wills Eye Hospital.
About This Profile
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