What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.28
Average wait time
2.67
Bedside manner
4.67
About Dr. Colin Ip
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Dr. Colin Ip is a fellowship trained cornea specialist and board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He performs advanced vision corrective surgery including LASIK, PRK, ICL implantation, refractive lens exchange, and cataract surgery. Dr. Ip also treats corneal and external diseases such as dry eye disease, pterygium, and Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy. In addition, he is an expert in the treatment of keratoconus and corneal crosslinking. He also specializes in corneal transplantation including DSAEK, DMEK, and PKP.
Dr. Ip graduated from the University of Washington with Cum Laude distinction while accomplishing a double major in Neurobiology and Biochemistry and a minor in Bioethics and Humanities. He then received his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine and became a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. After spending a year at the University of California, Irvine for his internship, he then completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His desire for further specialized training led him to the esteemed John A. Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, where he completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery.
During his ophthalmology training and career, Dr. Ip has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in the field of ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Finally, Dr. Ip enjoys the outdoors and finds time to hike, swim, play soccer, and teach his dog new tricks.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Office locations
EL CENTRO - Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Center (1 of 5)
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
1 of 5
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Indiana University, Doctor of Medicine
- University of California, Irvine (Internship)
- University of Texas, Houston, Residency in Ophthalmology
- John Arthur Moran Eye Center, Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
Professional memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1295266815
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.28
Wait time
2.67
Bedside manner
4.67
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What practice does Dr. Colin Ip work with?
Dr. Colin Ip works with American Eye Associates.
Where is Dr. Colin Ip's office located?
Dr. Colin Ip has 5 office locations, including in National City, El Cajon, El Centro, and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Dr. Ip's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Colin Ip have?
Dr. Colin Ip is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Colin Ip?
Dr. Colin Ip frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Colin Ip on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Colin Ip speak?
Dr. Colin Ip speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Colin Ip in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed Dr. Colin Ip. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.28/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 2.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.