The 20 Best Meibomianitis Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Meibomianitis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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114 providers found
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    James Tearse, MD

    1391 Woodside Rd, Ste 200, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tearse has been in Redwood City since 1987. He is a graduate of Stanford University and Baylor College Of Medicine and is Board Certified in Ophthalmology.Dr. Tearse has taught and trained many ophthalmologists in Central and South America on Project ORBIS. Additionally, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stanford Medical School in the Ophthalmology department.Dr. Tearse specializes in Advance Cataract Surgery and Refractive Lens Exchange, using the replacement lens most appropriate for you. Some of the other procedures Dr. Tearse performs are: Lipiflow, Astigmatism Correction Surgery, iStent, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Laser Iridotomy, Microprobing of Meibomian Glands and Meibomian Gland Expression. Also, Tearse Eye Care specializes in treating Dry Eye, searching for and then treating the cause. He has performed thousands of successful cataract surgery including many with multifocal implants.Care for patients in their best interest using the science and technology of medicine with the art of healing. Dr. Tearse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Tearse is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Tearse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eirene Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Wong is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyunjin Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Meibomianitis, and Chalazion. Dr. Kim is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Ahn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Esotropia. Dr. Ahn is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Connolly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Connolly is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Experienced in Meibomianitis

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christos Theophanous is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Theophanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Theophanous is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Theophanous is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Ta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Lin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Cogan's Syndrome.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Ninh H. Tran, MD Private Practice

    San Carlos, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Our goal is to serve our patients by helping them with their personal eye health. We strive to maintain a superior level of customer care. Our ophthalmologists and optometrist offer the highest standards of quality and individualized attention in a relaxed, professional setting. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Tran is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 4, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jordan Piluek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Piluek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Piluek is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Piluek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yichieh Shiuey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shiuey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Shiuey is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Shiuey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    10300 South De Anza Boulevard, 
    Cupertino, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tarek El is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cupertino, California. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Entropion. Dr. El is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Yu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Keratoconus, Cloudy Cornea, Pterygium, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chi Or is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Or is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Scleritis.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Advanced in Meibomianitis

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethlehem Mekonnen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mekonnen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cloudy Cornea, Meibomianitis, Pterygium, Keratoconus, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amila Silva is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eubee Koo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Kossler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kossler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Artis Montague is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Montague is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pinguecula, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Do is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Meibomianitis?

    Meibomianitis is inflammation of the meibomian glands, a group of oil-releasing (sebaceous) glands in the eyelids. These glands have tiny openings to release oils onto the surface of the cornea.

    When should I see a Meibomianitis doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Meibomianitis doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Meibomianitis doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Meibomianitis doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Meibomianitis doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Meibomianitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Meibomianitis 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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