The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Cataract Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 268 doctor with experience in Cataract near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 145 are Experienced, 101 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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268 providers found
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    UCLA

    200 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Malyugin is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malyugin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Vision Care

    2080 Century Park East, Suite 911, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Fram is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fram is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Mehrdad M. Aghai
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Century Eye Care Medical Center

    4477 W 118th St, Ste 101, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 260, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    E Nadji is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nadji has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Nadji is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Candice S Chen PC

    1301 20th St Ste 250, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hoffer is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hoffer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    1908 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Braun is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Braun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Barry S Seibel MD Inc.

    11620 Wilshire Blvd Ste 711, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Seibel is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Seibel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

    200 Medical Plz, Suite 530, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    300 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitra Nejad is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nejad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Strabismus, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Caprioli is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Caprioli has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Tseng is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    300 Stein Plaza Ucla, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Miller is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Walker Dyson Syndrome, and Aniridia.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Krauss is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Krauss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Krauss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 720E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Hanscom is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hanscom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Hanscom is currently accepting new patients.

    Tara Mccannel
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Mccannel is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mccannel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

    1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Batool Jafri is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Jafri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

    1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gavin Bahadur is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bahadur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

    1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Facial Paralysis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

    1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clemence Bonnet is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bonnet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    1908 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sadiqa Stelzner is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stelzner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Stelzner is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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