The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 180 doctor with experience in Cataract near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Debbie Kuo
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Debbie Kuo is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Kuo is currently accepting new patients.

    Mary A. Lloyd
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Lloyd is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Lloyd is currently accepting new patients.

    Christos N. Theophanous
    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christos Theophanous is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Theophanous has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Theophanous is currently accepting new patients.

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    Diana Do
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Do is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Do is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    James E. Tearse
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    James Tearse, MD

    1391 Woodside Rd, Ste 200, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tearse has been in Redwood City since 1987. He is a graduate of Stanford University and Baylor College Of Medicine and is Board Certified in Ophthalmology.Dr. Tearse has taught and trained many ophthalmologists in Central and South America on Project ORBIS. Additionally, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stanford Medical School in the Ophthalmology department.Dr. Tearse specializes in Advance Cataract Surgery and Refractive Lens Exchange, using the replacement lens most appropriate for you. Some of the other procedures Dr. Tearse performs are: Lipiflow, Astigmatism Correction Surgery, iStent, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Laser Iridotomy, Microprobing of Meibomian Glands and Meibomian Gland Expression. Also, Tearse Eye Care specializes in treating Dry Eye, searching for and then treating the cause. He has performed thousands of successful cataract surgery including many with multifocal implants.Care for patients in their best interest using the science and technology of medicine with the art of healing. Dr. Tearse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    James Liu
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    10300 South De Anza Boulevard, 
    Cupertino, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Liu is an Ophthalmologist in Cupertino, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

    Susan E. Connolly
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Connolly is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Eirene Wong
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eirene Wong is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Neurotrophic Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Gurunadh A. Vemulakonda
    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurunadh Vemulakonda is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Vemulakonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Vemulakonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuldev Singh is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Artis Montague is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Montague is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pinguecula, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Tabin is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tabin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Pterygium, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Rose is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rose is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Pterygium, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Manche is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Manche is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, Cataract, and Iridectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Lin is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Cogan's Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eubee Koo is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Koo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Fisher is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzann Pershing is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pershing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Cataract, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirandeep Kaur is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Kaur has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Strabismus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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