Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. David S. Castillejos

Ophthalmology
Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group
342 F St, 
Chula Vista, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group
342 F St, 
Chula Vista, CA 
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Overview

David Castillejos is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Castillejos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium. Dr. Castillejos is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Alignment Health Plan
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Anthem
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  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CASTILLEJOS EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP
342 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Call: 619-422-1471

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Total Publications

Prime Editing Strategy to Install the RPE65 c.1430A>G Dominant Mutation.
Prime Editing Strategy to Install the RPE65 c.1430A>G Dominant Mutation.
Journal: Advances in experimental medicine and biology
Published: February 10, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Cataract
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Dry Eye Syndrome
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