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Optometrist
4.50
·30 reviews
50.5 mi · 9027 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Darlene Fidler grew up in Southern California, where she earned her Biology degree at UCLA. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry. Afterward, Dr. Fidler moved back to Southern California, where she has worked in private and...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviews
51.5 mi · 2665 Vista Way, Unit B, Oceanside, CA 92054
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Ophthalmologist
5.00
·2 reviews
60.5 mi · 489 Saxony Place, Ste 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Neeta Varshney, MD, is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist trained in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. Dr. Varshney is an accomplished surgeon and enjoys using the latest technologies available to deliver the highest degree of care to her patients. She is committed to deliveri...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
1.00
·1 review
60.5 mi · 489 Saxony Place, Ste 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
In-network · Aetna
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Dr. Crosby graduated with honors from Duke University. She earned an NIH-funded scholarship to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she completed medical and graduate school training. She earned a PhD in molecular and cellular patho-biology (with focus on inflammation and rh...Click to read more
Optometrist
60.5 mi · 1044 N El Camino Real B, Encinitas, CA 92024
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Vaishali Keswani is a skilled optometrist who provides a wide range of vision and eye care services for Dr. Rambod Esfandiari, provider of Eyexam of CA in Encinitas, CA. She treats patients of all ages. Dr. Keswani obtained her doctoral degree in optometry from the New England College of Optome...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·31 reviews
61 mi · Encinitas, 1010 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Kelly Keane grew up in New Jersey and attended school in Boston before moving to sunny San Diego. She has a passion for pediatrics but loves to see patients and families of all ages. When she is not at work, Dr. Keane enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, and Australian shepherd. Dr. Kean...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.87
·30 reviews
62.5 mi · 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Kaz, a Doctor of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word, offers comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, surgical co-management, and evaluation of ocular emergencies. She currently resides in the San Fernando Valley with her husband, kids, and dogs. When not seeing pat...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.77
·30 reviews
62.5 mi · 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients
Optometrist
5.00
·11 reviews
62.5 mi · 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Cohen, a Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University and a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, specializes in fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with corneal degenerative diseases. She loves the field of Optometry and is very happy with her career choice. Sin...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.10
·30 reviews
62.5 mi · 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients
Optometrist
4.27
·30 reviews
62.5 mi · 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients
Optometrist
62.5 mi · 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Melissa Merlet, O.D., is an optometrist practicing in Los Angeles, California. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications from Simmons University in Boston. At Western University of Health Sciences, she was invited to join the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society all f...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.86
·70 reviews
really impressed by both Dr Chen and his professional staff - highly recommended. - Mar 21, 2013 by Keri B.Click to read more
68.5 mi · 12395 El Camino Real, Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92130
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Edwin S. Chen, MD is a graduate of Stanford University and Medical College of Ohio at University of Toledo. After completing his general eye surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital-New York Medical College in Manhattan where he served as Chief Resident, he spent an additional year in fellowship s...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.90
·30 reviews
73 mi · 3655 Nobel Drive, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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An award-winning surgeon, Dr. Parikh was honored with the Laurence Mehlman Prize and the University of California Regents Scholar Award during his four years at UC Irvine. His presentation during his fellowship on “The effects of intrastromal corneal ring implantation (INTACS) on nerve fiber layer t...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·21 reviews
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviews
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Optometrist
4.95
·37 reviews
Dr. Shapiro was excellent. His examination was thorough and he responded professionally and completely to all my questions and concerns. His advice was extremely helpful to me. - Mar 21, 2025 by Robert H.Click to read more
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Elliott Shapiro received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. He specializes in hard-to-fit patients and custom contact lenses. Dr. Shapiro is the recipient of the President’s Club award from LensCrafters and is a member of the American Optometric Association...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviews
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Liu grew up in Beijing, China. Her family decided to move to Northern California when she was twelve years old. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego, and earned her Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry. She sp...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·24 reviews
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Optometrist
5.00
·21 reviews
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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She gained much experience in contact lens fitting, disease management, and primary care during her training at Western University of Health Sciences, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry. She enjoys getting to know her patients and ensuring they are seeing their best! When she isn't working, sh...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviews
73.5 mi · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H-20, San Diego, CA 92122
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Optometrist (Virtual)
4.89
·63 reviews
Great! Excellent and friendly service, first rate in every way. by WGClick to read more
Danville, CA
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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My mission has always been to exceed "the standard of care." I pride myself on continuously enhancing my medical skills through advanced education and training, expanding my ability to practice to the fullest extent to benefit all of my patients. I earned my Bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Optometry...Click to read more
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Availability last updated 06/22/2026
Availability last updated 06/22/2026
Optometrist
5.00
·74 reviews
Dr Bonilla and staff are truly one of a kind!! Very welcoming and kind individuals. I left Happy!!! - Nov 29, 2025 by Latoia B.Click to read more
11 mi · 1202 S Idaho St, Ste H, La Habra, CA 90631
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Bonilla is a U.S. Navy veteran with over fifteen years of combined health care experience. She grew up in Seattle, WA, and has been living in Southern California since 2011. She has volunteered and worked closely with homeless, inmate, veteran, and geriatric populations and enjoys giving back to...Click to read more
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Optometrist
12 mi · 21200 Bch Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Samantha Round is an experienced optometrist. She practices at Peninsula Optometry in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Round earned her bachelor's and doctoral degrees in optometry from Nova Southeastern University. She completed an internship at Pennsylvania College of Optometry: Lewis Thomas PHD. Sh...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.94
·71 reviews
Great bedside manners and very insightful and helpful!Click to read more
15 mi · 27785 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Cheng grew up in Northern California. She attended the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2015. She then completed her residency training in primary eye care and ocular disease at the West Los Angeles VA Hospital where she m...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
12.5 mi · 21151 Newport Coast Dr, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: Wed, Jul 1
Optometrist
5.00
·6 reviews
Dr. Nguyen was outstanding from start to finish. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but also has a wonderful sense of humor that immediately put me at ease and made the entire experience enjoyable. He took the time to answer every question, explain my options clearly, and made me f...Click to read more
15 mi · 18000 Studebaker Rd, Ste 505, Cerritos, CA 90703
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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For over 15 years, Dr. Tony Nguyen has practiced eye care at Laser Eye Center, where patients praise his technical expertise, warm bedside manner, and good humor. He provides comprehensive eye care dry eye, refractive (LASIK & PRK), EVO ICL, cataract, pterygium (carnosidad), keratoconus, co-manageme...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
I love the fact that every visit it’s really fast and confortable by SRClick to read more
15 mi · 18000 Studebaker Rd, Ste 505, Cerritos, CA 90703
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Wendy Choy researched the genetics of myopia at UCLA's Doris Stein Eye Institute before joining Laser Eye Center, where she has practiced since 2005. She focuses on determining surgical candidacy during the preoperative evaluation and caring for patients afterward — with specialty expertise in d...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
Optometrist
18.5 mi · 21612 Plano Trabuco Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients ·
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Michael Kostura, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. He also earned his Master of Science in Biology and his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego. Born and raised i...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Jun 30
Optometrist
4.92
·77 reviews
Dr was patient to explain all the test given. Staff explained benefits that is covered and not covered very thorough. - May 13, 2025 by Regina G A.Click to read more
23.5 mi · 471 N Central Ave., Upland, CA 91786
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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As a dedicated professional, Dr. Benjamin is actively engaged in her field and stays updated with the latest advancements and best practices. A SoCal native from Rancho Cucamonga, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, i...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
Dr. Chu was very professional in his treatment of me. He explained everything clearly, and I felt very confident at all times about undergoing the surgery. I used to wear bifocal glasses, but now I can see perfectly without them, both up close and at a distance. by INClick to read more
25 mi · 3200 Inland Empire Blvd, Ste 140, Ontario, CA 91764
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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For nearly 20 years, Dr. Kenneth Chu has served Laser Eye Center patients with full-scope optometric care — encouraging every patient to take the first step toward their best vision yet. He provides comprehensive eye care and refractive-surgery co-management across dry eye, refractive (LASIK & PRK),...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
Optometrist
4.79
·190 reviews
Would definitely come back. Very nice, very efficient. A really good experience. - Jun 26, 2022 by Jennifer D.Click to read more
32 mi · 219 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Out-of-network
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Dr. Dickson Chen became an optometrist for one simple reason: to help others live the best lives possible. For him, nothing beats putting his skill set to good use every day to make a difference. He’s proud to do just that as a member of the Davich Optical team! Dr. Chen graduated high school as ...Click to read more
Next available: today
Ophthalmologist
4.50
·8 reviews
30 mi · 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1209, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Dr. Abraham V. Shammas is the founder and Chief Refractive Surgeon of Laser Eye Center — Southern California's original vision-correction practice, established in 1986. He is one of California's early pioneers of refractive surgery. Over four decades he has personally performed well over 95,000 proc...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviews
30 mi · 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1209, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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For nearly two decades, Dr. Richard R. Elhaj has been an integral member of Laser Eye Center, known for a personalized approach to patients undergoing refractive surgery. He spearheaded the practice's downtown location and his specialties include dry eye, refractive (LASIK & PRK), EVO ICL, cataract,...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
Ophthalmologist
4.87
·30 reviews
30 mi · 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1209, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Rany Woo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Laser Eye Center's lead cataract surgeon. She specializes in premium femtosecond laser cataract surgery as well as refractive lens exchange, custom LASIK and PRK, EVO ICL implantable contact lenses, among others, with advanced expertise in premiu...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
Optometrist
4.89
·670 reviews
Great doctor! Staff is helpful & easy to deal with as well. They always get me in and out quickly :) - Nov 16, 2021 by Lauren G.Click to read more
35.5 mi · 8213 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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***If you are booking with an out-of-network plan, we do not accept your insurance and ask that you please be prepared to pay the full cost of the visit.*** Dr. Fouad Melamed has been a native of Beverly Hills for over 20 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychobiology at the Unive...Click to read more
Next available: today
Optometrist
4.92
·436 reviews
Great visit with Dr. Richardson! Highly recommend :)Click to read more
36.5 mi · 605 N W Knoll Dr, Ste B, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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**PLEASE BOOK ONLY IF YOU ARE CONFIDENT YOU CAN ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT as cancellations limit access for other patients seeking care. Dr. Danielle Richardson is an optometrist specializing in comprehensive eye care, dry eye disease management, contact lens fittings, digital eye strain evaluations,...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.96
·341 reviews
She was so sweet and super thorough. I’ll be back for sure - Jul 2, 2019Click to read more
35.5 mi · 416 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Ayumi Kimura received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Bio-dynamics from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Marshall B. Ketchum University in 2006. She has explored nearly the entire scope of the eyecare industry, beginning with publishing her res...Click to read more
Next available: tomorrow
Optometrist
4.96
·788 reviews
Dr. Nakagawa would treat you like a dear friend. He's a great doctor. I definitely recommende him.Click to read more
36.5 mi · 4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 354, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Please note: Our practice will contact you upon booking to verify insurance information and appointment details! Dr. Nakagawa has been practicing General Optometry for over 20 years and is a proud graduate of Pacific University, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree. He also completed a Re...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.96
·84 reviews
Dr. Tang is a great doctor. She listens to your needs/concerns, explains what she sees, and recommends what’s best for the patient. - May 9, 2026Click to read more
36 mi · 8210 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Kelly Tang was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, and attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, receiving her B.S. in Biopsychology. She worked in San Francisco before moving to Chicago, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Jun 24
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