Dr. Emily Charlson, MD, PhD, San Francisco, CA

About Dr. Emily Charlson

Dr. Emily Sarah Charlson is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon specializing in eyelid, orbital, and facial aesthetic surgery. With both MD and PhD degrees, she combines surgical skill with scientific expertise, providing precise, evidence-based care. She performs eyelid reconstruction, blepharoplasty, brow lifts, and facial rejuvenation, using minimally invasive techniques as well as non-surgical treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, and laser resurfacing. Her approach prioritizes natural results while protecting vision and long-term eye health. Dr. Charlson also treats dry eye related to eyelid and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) with therapies such as LipiFlow and IPL (OptiLight). She is experienced in diagnosing and managing Thyroid Eye Disease (TED/Graves’ Disease), offering specialized care for complex ocular conditions.

Popular visit reasons

Eye Infection

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Graves' Disease

Retina Consultation

Routine Eye Exam

Eye Infection

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Office location

Pacific Eye Associates

2100 Webster St, Ste 214, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Education and background

Practice names

Pacific Eye Associates

Hospital affiliations

California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus
Stanford Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute — Irvine, Residency in Ophthalmology
Byers Eye Institute, Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit, and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Pennsylvania, PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1609296466

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Which hospital is Dr. Emily Charlson affiliated with?

Dr. Emily Charlson is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus and Stanford Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Emily Charlson work with?

Dr. Emily Charlson works with Pacific Eye Associates.

Where is Dr. Emily Charlson's office located?

Dr. Emily Charlson's office is located at 2100 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115.

Which board certifications does Dr. Emily Charlson have?

Dr. Emily Charlson is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Emily Charlson?

Dr. Emily Charlson frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Emily Charlson on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Emily Charlson speak?

Dr. Emily Charlson speaks English.

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