Nathan C. Steinle
Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

Dr. Nathan C. Steinle

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
California Retina
835 Aerovista Pl, Ste 110, 
San Luis Obispo, CA 
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Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
CommonSpirit Health
California Retina
835 Aerovista Pl, Ste 110, 
San Luis Obispo, CA 
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Overview

Dr. Nathan C. Steinle received his undergraduate and medical training in his home state of South Dakota, where he was named the class valedictorian and graduated with summa cum laude honors. After completing his ophthalmology residency in Kentucky, Dr. Steinle had the fortune of performing his surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic is a world-class institution and is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in all of healthcare. While at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Steinle worked closely with Dr. Daniel F. Martin, who is one of the world’s leading experts in ophthalmic research including the groundbreaking Comparison of Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials (CATT).Dr. Steinle earned multiple awards for excellence during his surgical training. He was given the honor of being named Chief Resident in addition to earning the prestigious Wirtschafter award recognizing the finest resident teacher. During his fellowship, he was named the best fellow teacher while at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Steinle has published numerous book chapters and research articles on topics including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma.Dr. Steinle has been an investigator in a number of clinical research trials including the investigation of novel therapies for neovascular age related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Steinle is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Medical Association.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients.

Dr. Steinle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Sanford School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - GME
Hospital Affiliations
Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Mandarin
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

California Retina
835 Aerovista Pl, Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Call: 805-781-0292

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.


26 Total Publications

Pegcetacoplan for Geographic Atrophy Over 30 Months: Data From OAKS, DERBY, and the GALE Long-Term Extension Study.
Pegcetacoplan for Geographic Atrophy Over 30 Months: Data From OAKS, DERBY, and the GALE Long-Term Extension Study.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: May 15, 2025
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