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Gaurav Chandra, MD — Eye Doctor & Eye Surgeon Specializing in Retinal Disease & Uveitis in Brooklyn, Yonkers & Harrison, NY

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Gaurav Chandra, MD

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Retina Specialist in NYC & Westchester County, New York

Dr. Gaurav Chandra is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the medical management of retinal disease and uveitis, providing advanced eye care at SightMD locations in Brooklyn, Yonkers, and Harrison, New York. He treats a wide range of complex ocular conditions, with particular expertise in retina disorders, ocular inflammation, and uveitis.

Dr. Chandra is highly experienced in diagnosing and managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and inflammatory eye conditions, utilizing the latest advancements in medical retina care, including injection therapies, laser treatments, and immunomodulatory therapy when appropriate.

Gaurav Chandra, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical management of retinal disease and uveitis. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Chandra serves as an assistant clinical professor at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he supervises resident physicians and fellows in the uveitis clinic.

Dr. Chandra earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Economics and Health Policy before completing his medical degree at Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by fellowship training in uveitis and ocular immunology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary—one of the leading programs in the country.

In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Chandra has contributed to ophthalmology research through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and national presentations. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Uveitis Society.

Dr. Chandra is dedicated to providing thoughtful, patient-centered care and considers it a privilege to help improve his patients’ ocular health and vision. His approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and long-term disease management—particularly for chronic retinal and inflammatory eye conditions.

Practicing in Brooklyn, Yonkers, and Harrison, Dr. Chandra provides specialized retina and uveitis care to patients throughout New York City and Westchester County.

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Professional Background

Education:

  • Duke University, Economics & Health Policy
  • Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Residency:

  • Mount Sinai Hospital – Ophthalmology Residency (Chief Resident)

Memberships:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Uveitis Society

Fellowship:

  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Uveitis & Ocular Immunology 

Other Professional Positions:

  • Chief Resident, Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Associate Adjunct Surgeon, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Uveitis Clinic 

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