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Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Surgery

Aga Khan University Medical College

Professional interests include: vitreous problems, retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases), macular degeneration, and more.

900 S Caton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229

(410) 368-6000

Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS is a retina specialist in Houston, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and surgery. She graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UW Health and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

Baylor College of Medicine

1977 Butler Boulevard 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-6100

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UW Health

2880 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

(608) 916-2020

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500 East Veterans Street Tomah Vamc (676)
Tomah, WI 54660

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900 S Caton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229

(410) 368-6000

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Some issues Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS 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.

In The News

“Treatment with VEGF inhibitors almost doubled the likelihood of any prespecified systemic event and significantly increased the risk of myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disease, and kidney...”—"Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Retinopathy and Risk for Systemic Adverse Events", MedPage Today, August 2023

“Treatment with VEGF inhibitors almost doubled the likelihood of any prespecified systemic event and significantly increased the risk of individual types of events: myocardial infarction,...”—"Studies Examine Links Between Diabetes and Eye Disease, Treatment, Adverse Events", MedPage Today, July 2023

“Among over 1.7 million patients within the Veterans Health Administration, the 5-year cumulative incidence of any systemic AE was 37% in the injection group versus 18.4% in the non-injection group...”—"Anti-VEGF Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy Linked to Systemic Adverse Events", MedPage Today, June 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

vitrectomy

In 2023, Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS performed more injections, and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2013, Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	477
injections	90

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	25
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	66
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	324
injections	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	18
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	177
injections	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	735
injections	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1050
injections	255
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	1040
injections	273

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	633
injections	153
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Female	96
Male	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	122
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	57
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS From 2018 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. She completed residency at Wilmer Eye Institute. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College

Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UW Health

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$2,454 LUCENTIS $2,454
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$862 $862
Allergan Inc.	$64 OZURDEX $64

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,454
Travel and Lodging	$630
Food and Beverage	$296

Biography

Dr. Roomasa Channa is a medical specialist in surgery and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Her areas of expertise include the following: macular degeneration, macular hole, and eye trauma. She graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Channa completed her residency training at Wilmer Eye Institute. Her professional affiliations include UW Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Baylor College of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2023

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roomasa Channa, MD, MBBS From 2018 - 2023

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General Payments

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