
Overview
Dr. Nathan C. Steinle received his undergraduate and medical training in his home state of South Dakota, where he was named the class valedictorian and graduated with summa cum laude honors. After completing his ophthalmology residency in Kentucky, Dr. Steinle had the fortune of performing his surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic is a world-class institution and is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in all of healthcare. While at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Steinle worked closely with Dr. Daniel F. Martin, who is one of the world’s leading experts in ophthalmic research including the groundbreaking Comparison of Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials (CATT).Dr. Steinle earned multiple awards for excellence during his surgical training. He was given the honor of being named Chief Resident in addition to earning the prestigious Wirtschafter award recognizing the finest resident teacher. During his fellowship, he was named the best fellow teacher while at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Steinle has published numerous book chapters and research articles on topics including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma.Dr. Steinle has been an investigator in a number of clinical research trials including the investigation of novel therapies for neovascular age related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Steinle is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Medical Association.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients.
Dr. Steinle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
835 Aerovista Pl, Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Elite Eyecare Medical Group
Using the latest in laser and surgical techniques, Dr. Zarnegar specializes in cataract, pterygium and eye-related plastic surgery as well as vision correction surgery including LASIK, Custom LASIK, and intraocular lens implants. Dr. Zarnegar has been providing comprehensive medical eye care, including glaucoma, to Central Coast residents since 1996.Dr. Zarnegar received his Medical Doctor degree from St. Louis University, where he also served his residency in ophthalmology. In addition, he earned his Bachelor of Science degrees from Santa Clara University, and pursued post-graduate studies at San Jose State University and Stanford. Dr. Zarnegar serves as an adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at Touro University College of Medicine.Dedicated to the eye care profession, Dr. Zarnegar is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Always staying current with medical advancements and technology, each year Dr. Zarnegar teaches many Central Coast optometrists about eye diseases and new advancements in eye care.Dr. Zarnegar and his wife are raising their children on the Central Coast, and play a vibrant, active role in their community.Practices in the Santa Maria clinicBoard-certified OphthalmologistVision Correction Surgery that corrects a variety of problems, including near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism using laser techniques such as LASIK, CustomLASIK, as well as the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and the ReSTOR bifocal implant.To provide a wide range of eye care with excellence in order to deliver both the best outcomes and the finest experience. We always operate in the best interest of our patients while showing the highest degree of caring, ethics and respect to our patients and each other. Dr. Zarnegar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Glaucoma.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Steinle isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Steinle isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Steinle isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Steinle isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Steinle isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Steinle isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Advanced
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Steinle isAdvanced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Steinle isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- EndophthalmitisDr. Steinle isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Steinle isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Steinle isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- UveitisDr. Steinle isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Steinle isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Steinle isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Steinle isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Steinle isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Steinle isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Steinle isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.

