Anuradha Khanna, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Education of Ophthalmology
Director, Ophthalmology Clinic, Hines VA
Education
- M.B.B.S., Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Residency, Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Patiala & Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Pre-Residency Fellowship, General Ophthalmology, Cook County Hospital
- Fellowship in Uveitis, University of Illinois at Chicago
Research Interests
Research Focus: Uveitis, Ocular Surface Disease, and Ophthalmic Education
Publications/Research Listings
Dr. Khanna's research spans both clinical and educational domains. Clinically, her focus includes the diagnosis and management of uveitis, cataract surgery outcomes in patients with inflammatory eye disease, and the integration of imaging and surgical innovations into patient care.
In medical education, Dr. Khanna has led the development of novel teaching tools-such as mannequin-based simulation modules, surgical instrument photojournals, and student-facing survival guides-that enhance ophthalmology training at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work emphasizes competency-based education, surgical preparedness, and innovative curricular design in academic ophthalmology.