Kakarla V. Chalam, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS

Vice Chair, Academic Affairs, Ophthalmology

Director, Retina Program, Ophthalmology

Program Director, SM-Retina Fellowship, Ophthalmology

Professor, Ophthalmology

Professor, Basic Sciences, Pharmacology Division

Honors and Awards

'Healing hands honoree' A grateful patient program honoring Loma Linda University Health physicians and staff. (05/2023) Honored for outstanding service to a patient. Satisfied patient make donation to the hospital in gratitude (05/2023) (05/2023)
'Healing hands honoree' A grateful patient program honoring Loma Linda University Health physicians and staff. (02/2022) Honored for outstanding service to a patient. Satisfied patient make donation to the hospital in gratitude (02/2022)
Healing hands honoree A grateful patient program honoring Loma Linda University Health physicians and staff. (08/2021)
Healing hands honoree A grateful patient program honoring Loma Linda University Health physicians and staff. (09/2019)

President Award American Society of Retinal Specialists Awarded for outstanding teaching and service in retinal surgery over 20 years. Awarded to only 40 members in the world who accumulated more than 60 points (maximum of 2 points per year) (10/2021)
Fellow of American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RETINA SPECIALISTS Fellow in good standing for more than 5 years; Awarded after meeting all stringent criteria (07/2021)
Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual contribution to continuing medical education programs of American Academy of Ophthalmology over a 20 year period (11/2009)
Senior honor award American Society of Retina Specialists Scientific contributions over a 20 year period (08/2005)