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182 verified Ophthalmologists in El Cajon, CA
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Availability last updated 04/02/2026
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · Ucsd Shiley Eye Center 9415 Campus Point Dr # 257, 257, La Jolla, CA 92093
Accepting new patients ·
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Jonathan Tung, MD is a Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA, Ontario, CA and Fontana, CA. Their offices are located in Ucsd Shiley Eye Center 9415 Campus Point Dr # 257 257, La Jolla, CA, 2295 S Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA and 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, 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 · 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 · 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 · 6221 Metropolitan St, 200, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 4 more ·
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Christopher Spellman, MD is a Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, CA. Their office is located in 6221 Metropolitan St 200, Carlsbad, CA.Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
7773 mi · 6183 Paseo Del Norte, 290, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Michael Tracy, MD is a Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, CA. They completed their residency at University Of Pa Hlth System. They attended medical school at Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1999. Michael Tracy was board certified by American Board of Ophthalmology Certification i...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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