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Dr. Rusdeep Mundae, MD

Dr. Rusdeep Mundae, MD

Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
1452 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA
4.50
“Professional and thorough. Most thorough exam especially of the retina I have ever had. Highly recommend without reservation. Great friendly staff- well trained”
Robert B.May 3, 2025

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.50

Average wait time

4.25

Bedside manner

4.00
“Professional and thorough. Most thorough exam especially of the retina I have ever had. Highly recommend without reservation. Great friendly staff- well trained”
Robert B.May 3, 2025

About Dr. Rusdeep Mundae

Dr. Rusdeep Mundae is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retinal specialist, dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis and surgical management of retinal and vitreous diseases. His expertise includes advanced treatments for complex retinal detachments, macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and the repair of complications from cataract surgery including secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Dr. Mundae graduated cum laude from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Neuroscience. Prior to medical school, he worked at Genentech where he was involved in the production and bioprocessing of medicines including Avastin, Rituxan, and Actemra—giving him intimate knowledge of these drugs that are commonly used in ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he graduated with distinction in medical education. He then pursued his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, where he was recognized with the Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation Research Award for his contributions to retinal surgery research. Dr. Mundae completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at New York University, where he trained under world-renowned mentors, including Dr. Lawrence Yannuzzi and Dr. Bailey Freund, at NYU Langone Health and the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York. He also received extensive training in managing complex diabetic retinal detachments and other challenging medical and surgical retinal cases at Bellevue Hospital, one of the nation's oldest and most historic hospitals. Dr. Mundae has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in top ophthalmology journals and presented his work at major conferences, including the American Society of Retina Specialists, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has served as an Advocacy Ambassador for the American Academy of Ophthalm

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Popular visit reasons

Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Pachymetry
Refractive Surgery Consultation
Retina Consultation
Retinal Detachment
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Eye Infection
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation

Office locations

American Eye Associates (1 of 6)
1452 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
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American Eye Associates (2 of 6)
231 W Main St, Second Fl, El Cajon, CA 92020
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American Eye Associates (3 of 6)
1520 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
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American Eye Associates (4 of 6)
1118 W Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
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American Eye Associates (5 of 6)
835 Third Ave, Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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EL CENTRO - Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Center (6 of 6)
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)
  • New York University, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • University of Minnesota, Residency in Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Retina Specialists

Awards and publications

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation Research Award

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1811488687

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.50
Wait time
4.25
Bedside manner
4.00
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Professional and thorough. Most thorough exam especially of the retina I have ever had. Highly recommend without reservation. Great friendly staff- well trained
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Dr. Rusdeep Mundae has 6 office locations, including in National City, El Cajon, El Centro, Escondido, and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Dr. Mundae's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rusdeep Mundae have?

Dr. Rusdeep Mundae is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rusdeep Mundae?

Dr. Rusdeep Mundae frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rusdeep Mundae on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rusdeep Mundae speak?

Dr. Rusdeep Mundae speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Rusdeep Mundae in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Rusdeep Mundae. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.25/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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