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

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The 20 Best Chalazion Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Chalazion near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    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 Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Nadji is currently accepting new patients.

    Yao Wang
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    2121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 301, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yao Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Blepharitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chalazion
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Chalazion
    General Surgery

    Office

    100 Ste Inplaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Mancini is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mancini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Entropion.

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    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Experienced in Chalazion
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Stelzner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanne Low is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Low is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Low is currently accepting new patients.

    Mehrdad M. Aghai
    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Aghai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    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 Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 408E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Boxrud is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Boxrud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Entropion.

    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Elander Eye Medical Group Inc.

    242 26th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Elander is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Office

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

    Daniel Rootman is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rootman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Thyroid Eye Disease, Endovascular Embolization, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

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

    Tania Onclinx is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Onclinx is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Eduardo Besser, MD (Angeles Eye Institute)

    9808 Venice Blvd, Ste 400, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eduardo Besser is an Ophthalmologist in Culver City, California. Dr. Besser has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Kent W. Small
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Small is a board-certified ophthalmologist with years of specialized training and over two decades of experience in retinal disorders, making him a leading expert in his field. Using the very latest methods, Dr. Small can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and more. Throughout his career, Dr. Small has been involved in research and clinical trials backed by over $10 million in funding that will improve patient care for years to come. Dr. Small is also the published author of over 300 articles relating to all aspects of retinal disease. For over a decade, Dr. Small was both Professor and Director of the Macular Disease Center and Retinal Research lab at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He has taught nearly 100 ophthalmologists and optometrists. In addition, Dr. Small is a frequent guest lecturer and recognized expert both nationally and internationally.Finally, Dr. Small will treat you with the utmost concern and compassion you deserve every step of the way. Your appointments with him are unhurried and informative, and he will explain everything to you in simple, easy-to-understand language. It's why Dr. Kent Small is trusted by nearly 300 Glendale and Los Angeles area ophthalmologists, optometrists and other medical specialists for their patients who need retinal care.Innovative, experienced and highly personalized retinal care. Dr. Small is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Stanley M. Kopelow M D Inc.

    16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 750, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kramar is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Kramar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

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

    Juliet Chung is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Facial Paralysis.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Christian is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Christian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Chalazion
    Ophthalmology

    Majid Moarefi MD Inc.

    11600 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Majid Moarefi is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Moarefi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Chalazion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chalazion?

    A chalazion is a small bump in the eyelid caused by a blockage of a tiny oil gland.

    When should I see a Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion 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 Chalazion doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chalazion 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 Chalazion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chalazion 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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