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Dr. Georgios Papastergiou, MD

Dr. Georgios Papastergiou, MD

Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA
American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Georgios Papastergiou as he continues to offer quality care Dr. Papastergiou is a prolific researcher, who has published numerous clinical articles and currently reviews for major Ophthalmology journals such as Journal of Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and European Journal of Ophthalmology. In addition, he has been selected as the principal investigator in national research studies on macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Rome, he continued his post graduate training and earned his Ph.D. from the Medical School of DUTH. He then completed his internship at the University of Pennsylvania, his residency at the Medical College of Georgia, a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta, and an Ophthalmology Research Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute. He has been in private practice for almost ten years and has practiced in his native Greece, Atlanta, GA, and Honolulu, HI. Dr. Papastergiou’s memberships include, among others, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Surgeons. He is affiliated with the Sharp Memorial Hospital and the Scripps Memorial Hospital. Dr. Papastergiou has been voted by his peers, both within his specialty and outside, as one of San Diego County’s Top Doctors by the San Diego County Medical Society for 2023, an award only 147 San Diego Physicians can claim.
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Overall rating

4.44

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Georgios Papastergiou

American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Georgios Papastergiou as he continues to offer quality care Dr. Papastergiou is a prolific researcher, who has published numerous clinical articles and currently reviews for major Ophthalmology journals such as Journal of Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and European Journal of Ophthalmology. In addition, he has been selected as the principal investigator in national research studies on macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Rome, he continued his post graduate training and earned his Ph.D. from the Medical School of DUTH. He then completed his internship at the University of Pennsylvania, his residency at the Medical College of Georgia, a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta, and an Ophthalmology Research Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute. He has been in private practice for almost ten years and has practiced in his native Greece, Atlanta, GA, and Honolulu, HI. Dr. Papastergiou’s memberships include, among others, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Surgeons. He is affiliated with the Sharp Memorial Hospital and the Scripps Memorial Hospital. Dr. Papastergiou has been voted by his peers, both within his specialty and outside, as one of San Diego County’s Top Doctors by the San Diego County Medical Society for 2023, an award only 147 San Diego Physicians can claim.

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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.
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Retinal detachment
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma
Hypertensive retinopathy
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Retinal detachment
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Glaucoma surgery

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EL CENTRO - Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Center (1 of 5)
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
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American Eye Associates (2 of 5)
231 W Main St, Second Fl, El Cajon, CA 92020
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American Eye Associates (3 of 5)
1452 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
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American Eye Associates (4 of 5)
835 Third Ave, Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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American Eye Associates (5 of 5)
1520 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
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Education and background

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Hospital affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facoltà di Farmacia e Medicina
  • Augusta University (Residency)
  • Piedmont Hospital, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgical
  • University of Pennsylvania (Internship)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1790054393

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Overall rating
4.44
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Georgios Papastergiou has 5 office locations, including in National City, El Cajon, El Centro, and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Dr. Papastergiou's profile.

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Dr. Georgios Papastergiou is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Georgios Papastergiou?

Dr. Georgios Papastergiou frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Georgios Papastergiou on their profile.

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18 patients have reviewed Dr. Georgios Papastergiou. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.44/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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