Dr. Catherine Tan, OD

Dr. Catherine Tan, OD

Optometrist
235 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

At a glance

4.90 stars (30 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 14 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision, EyeMed, VSP, more+ ·
Works at Blue Mountain Optometry
Speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin)
1 other language spoken
4.90
30 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.9

Recent reviews

Catherine was friendly, efficient, and thorough. Super convenient that I could book a 430pm appt on Friday.
Very professional. Really listened to how I use my glasses and made adjustments specific to my unique needs. Truly impressed.

Office location

Blue Mountain Optometry
235 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Davis Vision
EyeMed
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Davis Vision
EyeMed

Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Pediatric Eye Consultation
Retina Consultation
Retinal Detachment
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation

More about Dr. Catherine Tan, OD

Dr. Catherine Tan completed her O.D. degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and received her B.S. degree in Biochemistry from U.C. San Diego. In the course of her career, Dr. Tan has acquired a great deal of experience fulfilling the diverse needs of many patient populations across the United States. She has worked with underserved populations in Bethel, Alaska, provided LASIK co-management at the American Eye Institute, performed speciality contact lens fittings at Dr. Jay Schlanger's office in Los Angeles, and worked extensively on geriatric eye pathologies at the Connecticut VA hospital. Dr. Tan has been caring for patients in the Murrieta area since 2004. She continues to stay current on all aspects of modern optometry, attending major conferences nationwide and investing many hours into her own continuing education. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and San Diego County Optometric Society. In her leisure time, Dr. Tan enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys Taekwondo, music, and photography. Let Dr. Tan take care of your family's eye care needs at Blue Mountain Optometry. She accepts VSP, EyeMed, MES, Tricare, and many other major vision insurances. Our friendly on-site vision department can also assist you in selecting eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Education & experience

Education

Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Practice

Blue Mountain Optometry

Professional memberships

American Optometric Association
California Optometric Association
San Diego County Optometric Association

Background

Languages spoken

English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Taiwanese

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1194855288

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.87
Bedside manner
4.97
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30 reviews
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Very professional. Really listened to how I use my glasses and made adjustments specific to my unique needs. Truly impressed.
Catherine was friendly, efficient, and thorough. Super convenient that I could book a 430pm appt on Friday.
Dr. Tan was friendly and professional and very knowledgeable. She was very helpful and patient with me.
Personable, helpful, answered all my questions, caring. Great experience.
Verified patient
Excellent. Very thorough.
Comfortable and friendly.
Very personable, caring doctor. Very satisfied.
Verified patient
The Doctor is very personable and she gives you 100% attention. She answered all my questions, made suggestions, and looked at every part of my insurance coverage to make certain I got the best deal!
Verified patient
Blue Mountain Optometry is staffed with some of the most professional staff I have met. Cat walked me through the process of selecting glasses herself and I am highly satisfied. I look forward to my next visit.
She has a wonderful selection of frames and is very knowledgeable about the different products available. She was very thorough in my eye exam and told me everything about my exam so that I could know what was happening and how my eyes were. She is very professional.
Verified patient
I had my first appointment with Dr. Tan yesterday. She and her staff were wonderful. Dr. Tan was professional and made me feel well taken care of. Her receptionist was absolutely the best. She helped me pick out a great pair of frames and then we had a long conversation about my daughters upcoming wedding. Thank you Dr. Tan for making my visit comfortable and easy.
Verified patient
Excellent care and accuracy she really cares a out the patient and getting your eyes just right!! Very happy with my new eye dr.!
Verified patient
Recently, I went to see Dr.Tan for a routine yearly exam. Her office looks very professional with a warm feeling. This had to be the most thorough eye exam I have ever had! She took an hour to complete my exam. Dr.Tan asked many questions, that I never had been asked before. She really took a genuine interest in making sure I understood my eye, my prescription, and care for my contact lenses. At the end of the exam, she tried several different lenses on my eye to assess the curvature of the lens. Apparently, I had been wearing a lens that didn't fit correctly. I'm so glad she was on my insurance list of participating doctors!!
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Catherine Tan work with?

Dr. Catherine Tan works with Blue Mountain Optometry.

Where is Dr. Catherine Tan's office located?

Dr. Catherine Tan's office is located at 235 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Catherine Tan?

Dr. Catherine Tan frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Catherine Tan on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Catherine Tan speak?

Dr. Catherine Tan speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Taiwanese.

How do patients rate Dr. Catherine Tan in reviews?

30 patients have reviewed Dr. Catherine Tan. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 4.97/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.87/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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