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Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD

(448 Ratings)

Specializes in: Uveitis and Ocular Immunology and Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Seth G.S. Medical College

Professional interests include: eye problems, diabetes

6035 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210

(704) 295-3000

Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD is an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in uveitis and ocular immunology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD is affiliated with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates and Carolinas Health System (CHS) Novant Health System.

Office Locations

6035 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210

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724 Aubrey Bell Drive
Matthews, NC 28105

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Some issues Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

retinal photocoagulation

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

By Affordability:

visual field test

vitrectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, retinal photocoagulation, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for visual field test, and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

In 2012, Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD performed more photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
eye procedures	70
injections	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
eye procedures	371
injections	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	46
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	1663
eye procedures	2255
injections	545
photocoagulation	64
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	94
Hispanic	16
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	124
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	2482
eye procedures	3615
injections	1007
photocoagulation	90
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	1182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1544
Black	264
Hispanic	58
Asian	42
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	736
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	388
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	49
doctor visit	1989
eye procedures	6316
injections	1513
photocoagulation	110
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	745

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1004
Black	130
Hispanic	43
Asian	20
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	245
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	2163
eye procedures	6592
injections	1711
photocoagulation	79
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	763

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1062
Black	131
Hispanic	34
Asian	30
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	515
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	256
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	2009
eye procedures	6238
injections	1643
photocoagulation	72
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	983
Black	139
Hispanic	32
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	243
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	2190
eye procedures	6985
injections	1771
photocoagulation	62
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1130
Black	163
Hispanic	46
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	464
85 and over	263
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	2124
eye procedures	6399
injections	1805
photocoagulation	49
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	551
Female	777

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1093
Black	139
Hispanic	37
Asian	22
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	566
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	249
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	3295
eye procedures	5005
injections	1718
photocoagulation	45
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	790

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1108
Black	121
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	599
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	252
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	3057
eye procedures	4601
injections	1573
photocoagulation	26
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	763

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1075
Black	106
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	541
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	250
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Charlotte, NC were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	1937
eye procedures	4404
injections	1216
photocoagulation	66
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	651

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	122
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	887
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	29
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	344
85 and over	210
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	444

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates

Carolinas Health System (CHS) Novant Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 448 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.

4.9

Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-01

Dr. Punjabi has been my doctor for the last 2 years. When other doctors told me they couldn’t do anything for me, Dr. Punjabi accepted me and has helped preserve what is left of my vision. I wouldn’t go to any other Doctor.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$128 $128
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$120 ACTHAR $120
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$97 Izervay $97
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$96 Constellation $96
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$75 ILUVIEN $56	$19
Other	$195 EYLEA aflibercept injection $34	EYLEA HD $29	Daytona $26	Eylea $26	VABYSMO $24	Other $54

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$684
Entertainment	$26

Research Payments

Dr. Omar Suresh Punjabi, MD has received 41 research payments totaling $404,000.

Biography

Dr. Omar Punjabi's areas of specialization are vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and uveitis and ocular immunology; he sees patients in Charlotte, NC and Matthews, NC. He is a graduate of Seth G.S. Medical College. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. Dr. Punjabi's areas of expertise consist of diabetes and eye problems. Patient reviews placed Dr. Punjabi at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His distinctions include: Heed Fellow 2011: Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, Northwestern University; Business NC Magazine Top Doctors; and Heed-Foundation Resident Retreat. He is professionally affiliated with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates.