Nimesh J. Pathak
Experienced in Glaucoma

Dr. Nimesh J. Pathak

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Nimesh J. Pathak, MD Private Practice
3900 Long Beach Blvd, 
Long Beach, CA 
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Experienced in Glaucoma
CommonSpirit Health
Nimesh J. Pathak, MD Private Practice
3900 Long Beach Blvd, 
Long Beach, CA 
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Overview

Dr. Nimesh Pathak is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of corneal diseases and laser vision correction. He understands that patients trust him with their most precious sense, their eyesight. He strives to improve his patients' lives by safeguarding and optimizing their vision. Raised in Orange County, Dr. Pathak earned his Bachelor of Arts in molecular and cell biology at the University of California at Berkeley where he graduated with honors. He was able to continue his academic excellence at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. He then completed his medical internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Pathak honed his surgical skills at the Cook County Hospital of Chicago where he served as chief resident. Wanting to expand his knowledge of corneal diseases and refractive surgery, Dr. Pathak completed a fellowship at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Pathak specializes in diseases of the cornea. He has undergone extensive training in procedures such as corneal transplantation, DSAEK, and the treatment of dry eyes. He has received certification for the use of Intacs segments in the treatment of keratoconus. He is trained in the newest laser vision correction techniques, including bladeless LASIK. He has presented his research at international ophthalmology conferences such as the World Cornea Congress. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Along with cooking and traveling, Dr. Pathak enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and lovely daughter.Dr. Nimesh Pathak is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of corneal diseases and laser vision correction. He understands that patients trust him with their most precious sense, their eyesight. He strives to improve his patients lives by safeguarding and optimizing their vision.

Dr. Pathak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

Graduate Institution
Rosalind Franklin Unviersity
Residency
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Nimesh J. Pathak, MD Private Practice
3900 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807
Call: 562-988-8668
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