Overview
Philip Penrose is an Ophthalmologist in Monterey, California. Dr. Penrose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Dry Eye Syndrome.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
21 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940
880 Cass St, Suite 105, Monterey, CA 93940
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Tarek El-Sawy, M.D., PhD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty focus on plastic surgery of the eyelids, eye socket, and tear duct system.He graduated with degrees in physics & philosophy from the College of William & Mary in Virginia. He earned his MD and PhD degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, where he garnered Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors, while his thesis research was published in leading immunology journals.He was elected Chief Resident and awarded a Heed Fellowship during his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University in New York. He further completed sub-specialty fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Oculoplastic Consultants, both in Texas.He is an active member of the selective American Society of OphthalmicPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.Dr. El-Sawy delights in mentoring students and trainees and joined the full-time faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University in 2012. He most enjoys his relationships with his patients—both adult and pediatric—and being able to improve their vision and quality of life.Outside of his medical practice, Dr. El-Sawy enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons.Dr. Tarek El-Sawy practices in the Oak Meadow, Santa Cruz and DeAnza Blvd offices. Dr. El-Sawy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Chalazion, and Entropion.
Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center
Benjamin Erickson is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Erickson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.
PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute
Jerry Lai is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BlepharitisDr. Penrose isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Penrose isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Penrose isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Penrose isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Penrose isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Penrose isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Penrose isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Penrose isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Penrose isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Penrose isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChalazionDr. Penrose isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.

