Dr. Philip Penrose, MD, Monterey, CA

About Dr. Philip Penrose

Dr. Penrose is a board-certified ophthalmologist and an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the California Association of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association and the Monterey County Medical Society. He has an academic affiliation with California Pacific Medical Center training ophthalmology residents in the principles and techniques of ophthalmic surgery. Dr. Penrose has authored numerous research papers and presented at ophthalmic meetings nationwide. Dr. Penrose has also recently won The Golden Pine Cone award for 2021, 2024, and 2025 Best Ophthalmologist on the Monterey Peninsula. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Dr. Penrose has a specific interest in international service and regularly spends time in an underserved area of Guatemala performing cataract surgeries. He has also traveled to Mexico and Paraguay to provide various services to the needy. Dr. Penrose believes that such philanthropic ventures are important to spreading the prosperity and opportunity available in America to those in less fortunate areas.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Glaucoma surgery

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Visual impairment and blindness

Hypertensive retinopathy

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Glaucoma surgery

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Visual impairment and blindness

Office locations

Eye MD Monterey (1 of 2)

21 Upper Ragsdale Drive,, Ste 201, Monterey, CA 93940

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Eye MD Monterey (2 of 2)

880 Cass, Ste 105, Monterey, CA 93940

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Education and background

Practice names

Eye MD Monterey

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - University of Colorado Denver, Doctor of Medicine
CPMC Van Ness Campus, Residency in Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

The Golden Pine Cone (2021)
The Golden Pine Cone (2024)
The Golden Pine Cone (2025)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1245288547

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What practice does Dr. Philip Penrose work with?

Dr. Philip Penrose works with Eye MD Monterey.

Where is Dr. Philip Penrose's office located?

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Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Penrose have?

Dr. Philip Penrose is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Philip Penrose?

Dr. Philip Penrose frequently sees patients for Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Philip Penrose on their profile.