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Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS

(17 Ratings)

Specializes in: Glaucoma

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

1300 Jefferson Park Avenue 2nd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 924-5485

Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS is an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA specializing in glaucoma. Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS is affiliated with UVA Health and UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

1300 Jefferson Park Avenue 2nd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Address:

2955 Ivy Rd. (250 West)
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Address:

2331 Seminole Lane Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Address:

1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Address:

1204 W. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Some issues Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS 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.

eye procedures	365
injections	27

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

doctor visit	49
eye procedures	242
injections	21

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	50
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

eye procedures	121

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

doctor visit	166
eye procedures	240

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	143
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	73
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	217
eye procedures	1555
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	65
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	187
eye procedures	896
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	66
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

doctor visit	1086
eye procedures	1044
laser treatment	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

ablation	15
doctor visit	348
eye procedures	732
injections	24
laser treatment	55
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	167
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	6
Cancer	4

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) and has a state license in Virginia.

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UVA Health

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arjun Dirghangi, MD, MHS from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlottesville, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$1,401 $1,401
Allergan Inc.	$721 XEN $494	$226
AbbVie Inc.	$558 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $549	DURYSTA $9
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$292 Durezol $83	Cataract Equipment $78	$131
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$155 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $155
Other	$703 Kahook Dual Blade $128	ForeseeHome $123	Travatan Z $99	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $96	Omidria $93	Other $165

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,694
Travel and Lodging	$1,135

Biography

Dr. Arjun Dirghangi's specialty is glaucoma. The average patient rating for Dr. Dirghangi is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Dirghangi include glaucoma, cataract surgery, and cataracts. For his residency, Dr. Dirghangi trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Dr. Dirghangi (or staff) is conversant in Bengali and Hindi. He is professionally affiliated with UVA Health. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Dirghangi is not acceping new patients at this time.