Srinivas Iyengar, M.D.
About Srinivas Iyengar, M.D.
Dr. Srinivas Iyengar is the Chief of Ophthalmology at SCRIPPS Memorial Hospital-Encinitas and an Oculoplastic Surgeon at San Diego Eyelid Specialists, Inc. He also serves as Volunteer Faculty at Orbis International and the University of California San Diego.
Title and Current Roles
Dr. Srinivas Iyengar serves as the Chief of Ophthalmology at SCRIPPS Memorial Hospital-Encinitas. He is also an Oculoplastic Surgeon at San Diego Eyelid Specialists, Inc. in Encinitas, CA. Additionally, Dr. Iyengar contributes as Volunteer Faculty at both Orbis International and the University of California San Diego.
Education and Training
Dr. Iyengar earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He further specialized with fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Professional Background
Prior to his current roles, Dr. Iyengar worked as a Staff Ophthalmologist at Orbis International in Greater New York City Area from 2008 to 2009. His extensive experience includes being one of two American eye surgeons on the Flying Eye Hospital, a mission by Orbis International.
Recognitions and Awards
Dr. Iyengar has been recognized by San Diego Magazine as a Top Doctor for over five years. Furthermore, he has been honored as Faculty of the Year at the UCSD Shiley Eye Institute, underlining his excellence in both practice and education.
Review and Publication Contributions
Dr. Iyengar is an active reviewer for several internationally recognized peer-reviewed medical journals. His expertise in ophthalmology is widely acknowledged, which augments scholarly work and advances in the field.