Ophthalmology
Madhura Tamhankar, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Neurology
Dr. Madhura A. Tamhankar is a professor of ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, with a subspecialty focus in neuro-ophthalmology. She treats specific conditions including visual field defects, diplopia, optic neuritis, strabismus, unexplained vision loss, temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis), thyroid eye disease, orbital disorders, orbital tumors, and papilledema. As the sole adult strabismus surgeon at the institute, she manages complex surgical cases refe
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
- Ophthalmology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2004-2007
- Wills Eye Hospital — Fellowship, Glaucoma, 1998-2000
- Scheie Eye Institute — Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2002-2003
- Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences — M.D., 1993
- St. Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, CT
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2019-2025 (7 years)
2018-2025 (8 years)
2021
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025
- Penn Academy of Master Clinicians
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
- Scheie Eye Institute
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice