The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in El Cajon, CA

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The 20 Best Cataract Doctors near El Cajon, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Cataract near El Cajon, CA. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    Lee Katzman
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    NVISION Eye Centers - La Mesa

    7877 Parkway Dr Ste 100, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Katzman is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Katzman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7339 El Cajon Blvd Ste Jk, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hsu is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tailun Zhao is an Ophthalmologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego-Calle Verde

    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Chan is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujata Prabhu is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Kuljinder S Grewal M D PC

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 104, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuljinder Grewal is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Endophthalmitis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Independent Diagnostic Testing Inc

    7877 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Cook is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gitane Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Entropion.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians Medical Group Inc

    225 W Madison Ave Ste 1, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franklin Crystal is an Ophthalmologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Crystal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Hyphema, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Permanente El Cajon Medical Offices

    250 Travelodge Dr, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kourosh Mohammadi is an Ophthalmologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Mohammadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Glaucoma. Dr. Mohammadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Permanente El Cajon Medical Offices

    250 Travelodge Dr, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dianne Kim is an Ophthalmologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy 225

    250 Travelodge Dr, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Kolahdouz is an Ophthalmologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Kolahdouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top area of expertise is Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Frank J. Goicoechea MD A Prof Cor

    5965 Severin Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Lee is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Treger is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Treger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Pharmacy

    8701 Cuyamaca St, 
    Santee, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Santee, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Eales Disease, and Scleritis.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Rice is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Wasserstrom is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wasserstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Barnard is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Barnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Pterygium, Presbyopia, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Alliance Retina Consultants Inc.

    8262 University Ave, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Najafi is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Najafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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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