The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Hayward, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Cataract near Hayward, CA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Asso

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mandel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Associates, Inc

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Seanna Grob is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery.She received her medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine and completed her internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, where she was chief resident and director of ocular trauma. She completed a fellowship in oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery at UCI. Prior to joining UCI, she was a faculty member at UC San Francisco.Grob has presented nationally and internationally, has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and edited her own textbook on eye trauma. She is on the editorial board for theOphthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery JournalandAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports.She has been listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly since 2021 and has been named a Rising Star by Women in Medicine.Grob sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Grob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, Ptosis, Orbital Cellulitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Grob is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc.

    20046 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Nisreen Kothari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kothari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mannie Joel MD Inc.

    15035 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Vineet Batra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Batra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Turner Eye Institute Medical Group Inc.

    420 Estudillo Ave, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chirag Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Periorbital Cellulitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Asso

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tonya Alberelli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Alberelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Pterygium, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Asso

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirin Barez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Barez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Asso

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Kuriakose is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Kuriakose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Endophthalmitis, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    21675 Redwood Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Kerman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Kerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc.

    20046 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Edelman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Edelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc.

    20046 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Preema Buch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Buch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Buch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    V. Nicholas Batra M.D. Inc.

    15051 Hesperian Blvd Ste A, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Moyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Moyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, First Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meron Haile is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Haile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Periorbital Cellulitis. Dr. Haile is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, 1st Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Huang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Strabismus, and Brown Syndrome. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, 1st Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sung Choe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Choe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Choe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, 1st Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Diabetic Retinopathy, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, First Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Priscilla Vu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amebiasis, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, First Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Fang-Yen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Fang-Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Cataract. Dr. Fang-Yen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5201 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 130, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Neves is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Neves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth C. Low MD A Professional Corp.

    38707 Stivers St, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Andersen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Meibomianitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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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