Dr. Anthony Culotta, MD
Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
2151 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
At a glance
4.80 stars (5 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 34 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Tulane University
Works at Retina Institute of California
6 office locations
4.80
5 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
I was thinking that I would be waiting for a longer period of time before the doctor would attend to me but I was wrong. I hope that the doctor would do more explanation about the patient's medical issues without being asked.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Office locations
1
1.
Retina Institute of California
2151 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA, 92243
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Retina Institute of California
160 East Artesia Street, Suite 120, Pomona, CA, 91767
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Retina Institute of California
8736 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA, 92844
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BlueCross BlueShield
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UnitedHealthcare
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Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Age-related macular degeneration
Hypertensive retinopathy
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Retinal detachment
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Age-related macular degeneration
Hypertensive retinopathy
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
More about Dr. Anthony Culotta, MD
Dr. Anthony Culotta was a graduate of the Lawrenceville School and subsequently was an undergraduate scholar at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He then received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans.
After medical school he completed his residency training in Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University. During his residency the Louisiana area was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Culotta was one of the first responders to the catastrophe. He was uniquely qualified to help address the thousands of ocular injuries and foreign bodies that were seen in the aftermath. Following this dramatic experience, he chose again to help the people of New Orleans by completing a vitreo-retinal surgery fellowship in the area with renowned retina pioneer, Dr. Kurt Gitter.
Dr. Culotta has special interest in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and vitreo-retinal interface abnormalities, such as epiretinal membranes and macular holes.Dr Culotta is a pioneer in the treatment of advanced diabetic macular edema and complex macular degeneration. He has worked extensively at developing novel algorithms for layering laser photocoagulation into treatment paradigms of intravitreal avastin injections for patients with recalcitrant diabetic edema. At the Retina Institute of California, Dr. Culotta is the head of the Advanced laser therapeutics lab investigating new treatment protocols for neovascular diseases.
He is a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition he has been a clinical investigator in numerous trials for the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Tulane University
Louisiana State University, Residency in Ophthalmology
The Foundation for Retina Research, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Practice
Retina Institute of California
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
Dr. Culotta is proud of his Italian American heritage, he has spent time in Italy and is fluent in the language and culture. He currently lives in Pasadena with his wife Cyndi. Dr. Culotta is Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Farsi
Vietnamese
Korean
Armenian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1497790018
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.60
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5 reviews
Most relevant
I was thinking that I would be waiting for a longer period of time before the doctor would attend to me but I was wrong. I hope that the doctor would do more explanation about the patient's medical issues without being asked.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent
More than 1 year agoAC
Wonderful, speedy, explained everything to me.
More than 1 year agoAM
Good.
More than 1 year agoJW
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
What practice does Dr. Anthony Culotta work with?
Dr. Anthony Culotta works with Retina Institute of California.
Where is Dr. Anthony Culotta's office located?
Dr. Anthony Culotta has 6 office locations, including in Hacienda Heights, Pomona, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Long Beach, and El Centro, view full addresses on Dr. Culotta's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Culotta have?
Dr. Anthony Culotta is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Anthony Culotta?
Dr. Anthony Culotta frequently sees patients for Decreased Vision, Flashes and Floaters, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Retina Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Anthony Culotta on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Anthony Culotta speak?
Dr. Anthony Culotta speaks English, Spanish, Farsi, Vietnamese, Korean, Armenian, Chinese (Mandarin), and Chinese (Cantonese).
How do patients rate Dr. Anthony Culotta in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Dr. Anthony Culotta. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.6/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.