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161 verified Ophthalmologists in San Diego, CA
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Dr. Jason Chow, MD

Ophthalmologist
5.00
·7 reviews
70.5 mi · 3953 W Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 30 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in surgical retina and vitreous procedures + 3 more ·
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Jason C. Chow, M.D. M.S. is a native of the bay area in Northern California. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Bioengineering. He received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo. He completed his ophthalmology residency at B...Click to read more

Dr. Barratt Phillips, MD

Ophthalmologist
4.97
·30 reviews
70.5 mi · 3953 W Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 30 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Expertise in secondary membranaous cataract surgery + 5 more ·
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Dr. Barratt L. Phillips is a board certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing since 1995 and joined Inland Eye Specialists in 1999. He treats medical and surgical diseases of the eye and specializes in cataract surgery and refractive surgery. Dr. Phillips completed his medical degree at The ...Click to read more

Dr. Suzie Gasparian, MD

Ophthalmologist
5.00
·3 reviews
70.5 mi · 3953 W Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 30 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Suzie Gasparian is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. As a Southern California native, she received the Regents Scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude honors with a Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. She earned her m...Click to read more

Dr. Robert Sorenson, MD

Ophthalmologist
4.83
·30 reviews
70.5 mi · 3953 W Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 30 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 4 more ·
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Robert C. Sorenson, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan where he graduated Cum Laude. He completed his ophthalmology residency training at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sorenson was a Fello...Click to read more

Dr. Megan Wright, OD

Optometrist
4.67
·3 reviews
- Apr 19, 2026 by Majell D.Click to read more
65.5 mi · 30 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, VSP + 4 more
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

Dr. Brenda Tran, OD

Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
73 mi · 8519 IrviNE Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 12 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Doctor of Optometry - Full scope Glaucoma certifiedClick to read more

Dr. David Kamen, MD

Ophthalmologist (Virtual)
4.87
·383 reviews
This is a great office and a great doctor -- welcoming, calm and through. Thank you!! - Apr 4, 2016 by Stephen T.Click to read more
Los Angeles, CA
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare + 51 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

Dr. Natalia Tilki, DO

Ophthalmologist (Virtual)
4.30
·27 reviews
The gentleman who prepped me before I saw Natalia was amazing. He was very patient and explained every procedure. He answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable. Natalia was a sweet lady - Mar 29, 2013Click to read more
Encino, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in cataract + 2 more ·
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Natalia Tilki, DO, is one of the most prominent ophthalmologists in Los Angeles, California treating ages 7 and up. She combines her unique European experience with advances in modern American ophthalmology. Dr. Tilki sees patients at her private practice, Emerald Eye Center Inc., located in Encino,...Click to read more

Dr. Martha Patricia Buckley, OD

Optometrist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
- May 14, 2026 by Tim C.Click to read more
Encino, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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After receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree, Dr. Buckley moved to Philadelphia to pursue further post-graduate education at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She then relocated to Southern California and has practiced in both private and hospital based settings. She is a former Chief of Low ...Click to read more

Dr. Gregory Tom, OD

Optometrist (Virtual)
4.89
·63 reviews
Very friendly and caring staff. Attractive office set up. Many choices of styles of glasses. - Oct 1, 2023 by Leslie S.Click to read more
Danville, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, EyeMed + 18 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

Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, MD

Ophthalmologist (Virtual)
4.40
·132 reviews
Very through and personable MD, but unfortunately very busy as well so took 30 min to get eyes dilated, then almost 45 after that to see the MD. - Sep 12, 2020Click to read more
San Francisco, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 20 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in glaucoma + 7 more ·
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Dr. Lillie A. Mosaddegh completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago with honors. She subsequently obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin at the top of her class, where she was awarded with multiple honors including the Janet...Click to read more
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Availability last updated 05/21/2026

Natalie Afshari, MD

Ophthalmologist
7785.5 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

Paul Ware, MD

Ophthalmologist
7785.5 mi · 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Expertise in age-related macular degeneration + 3 more ·
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Paul Ware, MD is a Ophthalmologist in Santee, CA and San Diego, CA. Their offices are located in 8701 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA, 3075 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA and 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA.Click to read more

Namrata Kapoor, MD

Ophthalmologist
7785.5 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

Nicole Mulder, MD

Ophthalmologist
7785.5 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

Christopher Spellman, MD

Ophthalmologist
7785.5 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

Michael Tracy, MD

Ophthalmologist
7785.5 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
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Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Ophthalmologists in San Diego who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.

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Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Ophthalmologists in San Diego. Many Ophthalmologists offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.

How many ophthalmologists are there in San Diego, CA?

As of April 2026, San Diego, CA, has about 147 licensed ophthalmologists. (Medpro)


How common is glaucoma among California adults?

About 3.8% of California’s adult Medicare population, nearly 5.9 million people were living with glaucoma. (National Library of Medicine, 2024)


How many eye surgeries were performed in San Diego in 2023?

In 2023, UC San Diego’s Shiley Eye Institute reported performing more than 7,700 eye surgeries. (UC San Diego's Shiley's Eye Institute, 2023)


How many patients book appointments with ophthalmologists in San Diego, CA through Zocdoc in a month?

In April 2026, around 1 patient booked appointments with ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA through Zocdoc.


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To find the best ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA, look at board certification, years of experience, patient reviews, and insurance acceptance. On Zocdoc, you can compare doctors by ratings, availability, and location to make the right choice.

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