The 20 Best Eyelid Drooping Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Eyelid Drooping near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Don Kikkawa
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Don Kikkawa
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Don Kikkawa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kikkawa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Graves Disease, and Thyroid Eye Disease.

    Elite in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Bobby Korn
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Bobby Korn
    Ophthalmology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    858-534-7402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bobby Korn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Korn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Thyroid Eye Disease, and Graves Disease.

    Distinguished in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Yunxiang Liu
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Yunxiang Liu
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 1A, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yunxiang Liu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.

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    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Steven Pratt
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Steven Pratt
    Ophthalmology

    Perry Pratt & Coden A Medical Corp.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 310, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-457-3010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Pratt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Pinguecula, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Arthur Perry
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Arthur Perry
    Ophthalmology

    Perry Pratt & Coden A Medical Corp.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 310, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    619-420-2111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arthur Perry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Distinguished in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Asa Morton
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Asa Morton
    Ophthalmology

    San Diego Eyecor LLC

    3939 3rd Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    760-738-7800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Asa Morton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Morton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. David Michelson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. David Michelson
    Ophthalmology

    Paul E Michelson MD Inc

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 200, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-457-3050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Michelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Daniel Coden
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Daniel Coden
    Ophthalmology

    Perry Pratt & Coden A Medical Corp.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 310, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-457-3010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Coden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Brittney Dautremont
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Brittney Dautremont
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MD Of La Jolla APC

    7334 Girard Ave Ste 202, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-775-1555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brittney Dautremont is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dautremont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pterygium, Blepharitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Thomas Avallone
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Thomas Avallone
    Ophthalmology

    Perry Pratt & Coden A Medical Corp.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 310, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    800-898-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Avallone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Avallone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Matthew Kirk
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Matthew Kirk
    Ophthalmology

    La Jolla

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 200, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-457-3050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Peter Savino
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Peter Savino
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Savino is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Savino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Strabismus, Optic Neuritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Curtis Heisel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Curtis Heisel
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-8643
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Curtis Heisel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Heisel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. His clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Ptosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Weldon Haw
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Weldon Haw
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Weldon Haw is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Haw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Shira Robbins
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Shira Robbins
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-822-4333
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shira Robbins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Retinopathy of Prematurity.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Jeffrey Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Jeffrey Lee
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-8858
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Robert Weinreb
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Robert Weinreb
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Weinreb is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weinreb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Natalie Afshari
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Natalie Afshari
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. 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.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Peter Krall
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Peter Krall
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Krall is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Krall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping

    Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    833-574-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Solomon Shaftel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shaftel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Entropion. Dr. Shaftel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Eyelid Drooping?

    Eyelid drooping is excess sagging of the upper eyelid. The edge of the upper eyelid may be lower than it should be (ptosis) or there may be excess baggy skin in the upper eyelid (dermatochalasis). Eyelid drooping is often a combination of both conditions.

    The problem is also called ptosis.

    When should I see an Eyelid Drooping doctor near La Jolla, 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 an Eyelid Drooping doctor near La Jolla, 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 do I find the best Eyelid Drooping doctor near La Jolla, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Eyelid Drooping doctors near La Jolla, 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 Eyelid Drooping doctors near La Jolla, 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 an Eyelid Drooping doctor near La Jolla, 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 Eyelid Drooping doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Eyelid Drooping 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 an Eyelid Drooping doctor near La Jolla, 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Eyelid Drooping 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 an Eyelid Drooping doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Eyelid Drooping 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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