--- title: "Dr. G. Atma Vemulakonda | Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. G. Atma Vemulakonda, M.D. practices Ophthalmology in Palo Alto, CA and Sunnyvale, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-g-atma-vemulakonda-1046235879" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. G. Atma Vemulakonda, M.D. ![G. Atma Vemulakonda, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/a8KSuirbGxZKKMC8CkYA48_U2HEzjoxSJPWbtKz_cSg/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(1125 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # G. Atma Vemulakonda, M.D. ## Ophthalmology - Accepting new patients [795 El Camino RealJamplis Building, Level 2Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-g-atma-vemulakonda-1046235879#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [650-853-2974](tel:+16508532974) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-g-atma-vemulakonda-1046235879#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-g-atma-vemulakonda-1046235879#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-g-atma-vemulakonda-1046235879#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Vemulakonda Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I believe that enabling the patient to become actively involved in their care ensures treatment of the patient and not just the disease. ### Professional highlights American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) - communications secretariat, patient education committee, preferred practice patterns retina committee (2018 - Present) and Leadership Development Program (2012 - 2013). ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Vemulakonda enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and the outdoors. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Washington University School of Medicine **Internship:** St. Johns Mercy Medical Center, Transitional **Residency:** Washington University, Ophthalmology **Fellowship:** Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease, Casey Eye Institute - Oregon Health and Science University ## Board certifications - Ophthalmology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - [Retinal Vein Occlusions Preferred Practice Pattern](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31757503/) Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS. Ophthalmology 2020-02-01 - [Idiopathic Macular Hole Preferred Practice Pattern](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31757499/) Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS. Ophthalmology 2020-02-01 - [Diabetic Retinopathy Preferred Practice Pattern](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31757498/) Flaxel CJ, Adelman RA, Bailey ST, Fawzi A, Lim JI, Vemulakonda GA, Ying GS. Ophthalmology 2020-01-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22G.+Atma+Vemulakonda%22&verticalKey=research_publication) ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Jamplis Building, Level 2 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2974](tel:+16508532974) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed 1085 W. El Camino Real Level 3 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1085+W.+El+Camino+Real+Sunnyvale%2C+CA+94087+US) [408-524-5900](tel:+14085245900) ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Fluorescein Angiogram - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - Retinal Laser Surgery - Retinal Surgery - Vitreoretinal Surgery ### Conditions - Age Related Macular Degeneration - Detached Retina - Diabetic retinopathy - Macular Degeneration - Macular Holes - Macular Pucker - Retinal Vascular Disease - Retinal Vascular Occlusion - Vitreo Retinal Diseases ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Ophthalmology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Palo+Alto+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.43963669410405%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.16204724723873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Christos N. 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