The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in Cataract near la mesa, CA. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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135 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    7877 Parkway Dr, Suite 100, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Katzman practices practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Katzman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Katzman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hsu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Chalazion. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gitane Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Entropion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Cataract
    Elite in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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

    Independent Diagnostic Testing Inc

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

    Glenn Cook is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Kuljinder S Grewal M D PC

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

    Kuljinder Grewal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Endophthalmitis.

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nick Binder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Binder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Binder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Katzman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Katzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Katzman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tailun Zhao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ang is rated as an Advanced 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Heichel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Heichel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Eye Institute Of California Medical Group Inc.

    311 Del Mar Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Maslin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Maslin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Maslin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

    342 F St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Castillejos-Rios is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Castillejos-Rios is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium. Dr. Castillejos-Rios is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alliance Retina Consultants Inc.

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

    David Najafi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Najafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Rice is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Wasserstrom is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wasserstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Wasserstrom is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

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

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

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Paul Treger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Treger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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

    Frank J. Goicoechea MD A Prof Cor

    5965 Severin Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sally Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Lee 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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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