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156 verified Ophthalmologists in El Cajon, CA
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Availability last updated 08/22/2026
Availability last updated 08/22/2026
Optometrist
4.67
·3 reviews
67 mi · 30 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, VSP
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Wright is passionate about vision health and patient care. After leaving her practice in Las Vegas, she is thrilled to return to her roots in Southern California to offer exceptional eye care services to her community. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, running, and traveling. Bachelor of S...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviews
72 mi · 72393 Highway 111, STE-A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, EyeMed + 5 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Cory Preston is a skilled and detail-oriented optometrist at Desert Colors Optometry provider of Eyexam of CA. He offers a wide range of eye and vision care services and welcomes patients of all ages and communities in the Palm Desert, CA, area. Dr. Preston earned his doctoral degree in optome...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.71
·14 reviews
72 mi · 72393 Highway 111, STE-A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, EyeMed + 7 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Contact Lenses; Red Eyes; Computer Vision Syndrome Dr. Haitz has been married for over 25 years. He and his wife have two children.Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
74.5 mi · 8519 IrviNE Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 8 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Doctor of Optometry - Full scope Glaucoma certifiedClick to read more
Ophthalmologist (Virtual)
4.87
·383 reviews
He was very nice and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.Click to read more
Los Angeles, CA
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare + 43 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Expertise in glaucoma surgery + 6 more ·
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David Kamen, M.D. has been the medical director at the Kamen Eye Surgery and Medical Center for the past 12 years. Dr. David Kamen is a very respected Beverly Hills eye surgeon who has performed more than 10,000 successful eye surgeries. He was chosen as the America’s Top Ophthalmologist in the area...Click to read more
Optometrist (Virtual)
4.89
·63 reviews
The doctor and staff were friendly. They were responsive and knowledgeable. - Jan 24, 2024 by Yolanda D.Click to read more
Danville, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, EyeMed + 11 more
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 08/22/2026
Availability last updated 08/22/2026
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · 16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in secondary membranaous cataract surgery + 4 more ·
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Anjali Parekh, MD is a Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. Their office is located in 16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA.Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · 16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 22 years of experience · Expertise in secondary membranaous cataract surgery + 7 more ·
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Namrata Kapoor, MD is a Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA and Santee, CA. They attended medical school at Suny Upstate Medical University in 2004. They completed their residency at Schneider Children'S Hospital. Their offices are located in 16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA and 8701 Cuyamaca St, Sa...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 2 more ·
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Natalie Afshari, MD is a Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA, San Diego, CA and Pasadena, CA. They attended medical school at Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1995. They completed their residency at Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary. Their offices are located in University of California San Diego, La ...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · 810 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Nicole Mulder, MD is a Ophthalmologist in Escondido, CA. They attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1993. They completed their residency at University Iowa Hosps & Clinics. Their offices are located in 1955 Citracado Pkwy 301, Escondido, CA and 810 E Ohio Ave, Escond...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · 3621 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in age-related macular degeneration + 4 more ·
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Asha Nuthi, DO is a Ophthalmologist in San Clemente, CA and Oceanside, CA. They completed their residency at Nassau Hlth Care Corp. They attended medical school at University Of Hlth Sci in 1998. Their offices are located in 653 Camino De Los Mares 107, San Clemente, CA and 3621 Vista Way, Oceanside...Click to read more
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