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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Cataract near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 11 are Advanced, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    26 providers found
      David B. Hair
      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Bakersfield Eye Institute, Inc.

      7508 Meany Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Please find additional information on our website. We look forward to seeing you. Dr. Hair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Empire Eye And Laser Center, Inc

      4101 Empire Dr, Ste 120, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      CHA Medical And Surgical Group, PC

      8501 Brimhall Rd, Ste 402, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rohit Varma is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Varma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

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      Khaled A. Tawansy
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Golden State Eye Medical Group, Inc.

      2000 Physicians Blvd, Ste D205, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Khaled Tawansy is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tawansy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Tawansy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par

      2323 16th St, Suite 400, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

      George Alexandrakis, MD, Inc.

      1851 Oak St, Ste B, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Alexandrakis is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alexandrakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Ectropion, Cataract, and Pterygium.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      ACE Eyecare, Inc.

      1721 Westwind Dr, Ste B, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Kao is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

      Joseph H. Chang
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      ACE Eyecare, Inc.

      1721 Westwind Dr, Ste B, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph H. Chang, M.D., board certified ophthalmologist, is a respected member of the Bakersfield community and has been practicing the most advanced techniques for plastic surgery of the eyelids, aesthetic facial rejuvenation, and cataract surgery for over fifteen years.  After graduating valedictorian from high school in Knoxville, TN, he obtained his undergraduate and medical degrees from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.  Dr. Chang then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at UCLA's esteemed Jules Stein Eye Institute.  Since then, he was invited to serve as Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, where he continues to teach the latest techniques in cataract and lens implant surgery to the resident surgeons at UCLA.  This is Dr. Chang's commitment to stay abreast of all the latest advances in eye surgery.Dr. Chang has a keen aesthetic sense and masterfully blends the technical and artistic sides of his work.   Known as The Eyelid Doc, Dr. Chang has performed several thousand eyelid surgeries and tens of thousands of injections in his career to-date.  Please browse actual patient before and afters, his results speak for themselves.  Additionally, he loves to look at any of your older photographs that you like, to help guide your treatment goals.Dr. Joe Chang has performed thousands of successful cosmetic eyelid surgeries and facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Chang has a keen aesthetic sense and masterfully blends the technical and artistic sides of his work. He will cheerfully answer all of your questions in a pressure free environment. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      3733 San Dimas St, Suite 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Ahmadi is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ahmadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Pterygium, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Ahmadi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Golden State Eye Medical Group, Inc.

      6000 Physicians Blvd, Ste D205, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Bonds is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bonds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Astigmatism, Pterygium, and Cataract.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Golden State Eye Medical Group, Inc.

      2000 Physicians Blvd, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Nazemi is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Nazemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Glaucoma, and Hereditary Keratitis.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Advanced in Cataract

      Central Valley Eye Care

      5000 Physicians Blvd, Ste 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ali Banihashemi is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Banihashemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Banihashemi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      West Coast Eye Care

      215 China Grade Loop, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandeep Walia is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Walia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      George Yaplee Medical Center, Inc., A Professional Corporation

      9700 Brimhall Rd, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Yaplee is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Yaplee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract. Dr. Yaplee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Kai W. Wong, MD Private Practice

      2323 16th St, Ste 501, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kai Wong is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma.

      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Chester Avenue Medical Offices

      2531 Chester Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carole Casteen is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Casteen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Hyphema, and Glaucoma. Dr. Casteen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Chester Avenue Medical Offices

      2531 Chester Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Cowan is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Microphthalmia Syndromic 9, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Cowan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology

      Chester Avenue Medical Offices

      2531 Chester Avenue, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Dalali is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dalali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Dalali is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      1701 26th St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Tohm is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tohm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Cataract
      Ophthalmology
      1721 Westwind Dr Ste B, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vincent Fan is an Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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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