The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Poway, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Poway, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Connect Hearing Inc.

    16766 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 206, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeta Varshney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Varshney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Geographic Atrophy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 2, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lon Poliner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Poliner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Poliner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Arch Health Partners

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Lozier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Lozier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Entropion. Dr. Lozier is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Lillian C. Lee M.D. Inc.

    15706 Pomerado Rd # 2101, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lillian Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants San Diego Inc.

    12630 Monte Vista Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ammar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Ammar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants San Diego Inc.

    12630 Monte Vista Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atul Jain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Gariano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gariano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namrata Kapoor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Lipson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    William Freeman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Freeman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants San Diego Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikolas London is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. London is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fane Robinson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Jacobsen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants San Diego Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Hanneken is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hanneken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    Eric Nudleman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nudleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    Henry Ferreyra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ferreyra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Kuljinder S Grewal M D PC

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 104, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.8 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 Geographic Atrophy. 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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Poway, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Poway, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near Poway, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near Poway, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Poway, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Poway, 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near Poway, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy 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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