The 20 Best Fuchs Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Fuchs Dystrophy Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 218 doctor with experience in Fuchs Dystrophy near California, US. Of these, 170 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    David G. Hwang
    Elite in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. David Hwang is an ophthalmologist specializing in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery. He has special interests in ocular infectious diseases, corneal endothelial dystrophies and diseases (conditions in which one of the cornea's layers is breaking down), and high-risk corneal transplantation. He is committed to developing innovative techniques and instruments for ophthalmologic surgery. In research, Hwang's work includes translational endeavors – applying new information from studies to patient care – for corneal endothelial diseases. In particular, he has looked at cellular transplantation and gene therapy approaches to treatment. A native of Illinois, Hwang obtained both his undergraduate and medical degrees from UCSF, graduating first in his medical school class. After a two-year residency in internal medicine and a three-year residency in ophthalmology, both at UCSF, he completed concurrent fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery and in uveitis at the Doheny Eye Institute. In 1990, Hwang joined the faculty at UCSF, where he is the Pearl T. Kimura and Samuel J. Kimura Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. He also serves as co-director of UCSF's cornea and refractive surgery services, and holds a joint appointment as associate of the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. He has served as UCSF's medical director of ophthalmology and as medical eye bank director of UCSF's tissue bank. Hwang has served in leadership and executive roles in a number of professional organizations, including president of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, and executive secretary of the Max Fine Cornea Society. For the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he chaired a joint task force on the use of vancomycin in ophthalmology. He served on the writing committee for the AAO's Basic and Clinical Science Course's volume on cornea and external eye disease, authoring and editing the section on ocular infectious and external eye disease. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has honored Hwang with awards, including the Senior Achievement Award. He has been named to the Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors list every year since 1996. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and abstracts, and co-authored two texts on cornea and refractive surgery. A committed educator, Hwang is active in teaching UCSF medical students, residents and fellows. He has received the Kimura Award for Excellence in Teaching from the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology. Hwang lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, who is also an ophthalmologist, and their three sons. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Keratoconus, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant.

    Elite in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Edward Koo
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Koo is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

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    Kenneth C. Chern
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Chern is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Chern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

    Craig A. Merrill
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Eye Surgeons

    816 E Enos Dr, Ste A, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Striving to distinguish our practice through patient commitment and our community. I pride myself in delivering the highest level of care combined with the same level of outstanding service that has grown our practice. Dr. Merrill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mannis is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mannis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Aldave is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aldave is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Keratoconus, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Rose is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rose is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Pterygium, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Lin is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Cogan's Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sumit Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Orange, California. Dr. Garg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjan Farid is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Farid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    UC Davis Department Of Ophthalmology

    4860 Y St Ste 2400, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Li is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cloudy Cornea, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matilda Chan is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Ta is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophie Deng is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Deng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cloudy Cornea, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy

    Riverside EyeCare Professionals

    2801 Park Marina Drive, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sumsion is an Ophthalmologist in Redding, California. Dr. Sumsion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Vision Care

    2080 Century Park East, Suite 911, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Yichieh Shiuey
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yichieh Shiuey is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shiuey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Shiuey is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeanie Paik
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    2100 Forest Ave, Suite 108, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeanie Paik is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Paik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Filer
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Filer is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Filer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Fuchs Dystrophy?

    Fuchs (pronounced "fooks") dystrophy is an eye disease in which cells lining the inner surface of the cornea slowly start to die off. The disease most often affects both eyes.

    When should I see a Fuchs Dystrophy doctor in California, US?

    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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor in California, US?

    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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctors in California, US?

    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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctors in California, US?

    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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor in California, US?

    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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor in California, US?

    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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctors in California, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fuchs Dystrophy 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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