Dr. Gregory Stainer, MD

Dr. Gregory Stainer, MD

Refractive Surgeon
1452 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. Gregory A. Stainer as he continues to offer quality care. Gregory A. Stainer, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in Corneal & External Diseases. Dr. Stainer began his medical career at Northwestern University in Chicago where he completed his internship at Northwestern Hospital and his residency at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his fellowship training for Corneal & External Diseases at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Stainer has traveled extensively throughout the United States to participate in studies of LASIK and other forms of laser vision correction to resolve nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In addition, Dr. Stainer has experience with multiple types of lasers for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is fluent in laser assisted cataract surgery and has done over a thousand corneal transplants, 10,000 LASIK cases, 35,000 cataract surgeries. He has over 15 peer reviewed publications. In his free time, Dr. Stainer enjoys scuba diving and listening to Jimmy Buffet.
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Excellent wait time
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Gregory Stainer

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. Gregory A. Stainer as he continues to offer quality care. Gregory A. Stainer, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in Corneal & External Diseases. Dr. Stainer began his medical career at Northwestern University in Chicago where he completed his internship at Northwestern Hospital and his residency at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his fellowship training for Corneal & External Diseases at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Stainer has traveled extensively throughout the United States to participate in studies of LASIK and other forms of laser vision correction to resolve nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In addition, Dr. Stainer has experience with multiple types of lasers for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is fluent in laser assisted cataract surgery and has done over a thousand corneal transplants, 10,000 LASIK cases, 35,000 cataract surgeries. He has over 15 peer reviewed publications. In his free time, Dr. Stainer enjoys scuba diving and listening to Jimmy Buffet.

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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.
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract surgery with lens implant

Other popular visit reasons

Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eye Inflammation
Eyelid Lesions
General Eye Consultation
Pachymetry
Refractive Surgery Consultation
Stye / Hordeolum
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eye Inflammation
Eyelid Lesions

Office locations

American Eye Associates (1 of 5)
1452 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
American Eye Associates (2 of 5)
231 W Main St, Second Fl, El Cajon, CA 92020
American Eye Associates (3 of 5)
1520 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
American Eye Associates (4 of 5)
835 Third Ave, Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
EL CENTRO - Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Center (5 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 - Northwestern University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Wisconsin, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • Northwestern University, Internship in Internal Medicine
  • University of California, San Diego, Fellowship in Corneal & External Diseases

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

  • A Comparison of Intracapsular and Extracapsular Lens Extraction Combined with Keratoplasty

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1295729465

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Excellent, great Doctor and probably one of THEE nicest persons I have ever met!!!
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Dr. Gregory Stainer has 5 office locations, including in National City, El Cajon, El Centro, and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Dr. Stainer's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Stainer have?

Dr. Gregory Stainer is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gregory Stainer?

Dr. Gregory Stainer frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gregory Stainer on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Gregory Stainer speak?

Dr. Gregory Stainer speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Gregory Stainer in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Gregory Stainer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. 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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