The 20 Best Retinal Detachment Doctors Near Me in san mateo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Retinal Detachment near san mateo, CA. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Carlos Center

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

    Ehsan Rahimy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rahimy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Rahimy is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Rahimy is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Stewart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Filer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Filer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Filer is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Zore is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Zore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Pinguecula, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Zore is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Zore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Eye Specialists

    50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Bern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Sjogren Syndrome, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Referral may be required

    Office

    101 S San Mateo Dr Ste 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Drinnan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Drinnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Chase Ludwig is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. They have been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ludwig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Nearsightedness, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Kossler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kossler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Referral may be required

    Byers Eye Institute At Stanford

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darius Moshfeghi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moshfeghi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Moshfeghi is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Moshfeghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Karen Wai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Theodore Leng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Natalia Callaway is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Callaway is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser

    1150 Veterans Blvd, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Melles is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Melles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Redwood City Medical Center

    905 Maple St, 1st Floor, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudine Yee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Chalazion, Periorbital Cellulitis, Meibomianitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

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

    Gurunadh Vemulakonda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Vemulakonda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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), Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vemulakonda is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Vemulakonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Brodie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brodie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Brodie is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Brodie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    500 Pasteur Dr, Fl 3, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Tandias is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tandias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Chalazion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Deboer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Deboer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, and Uveitis.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

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

    Melissa Yuan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Yuan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Yuan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

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

    Christos Theophanous is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Theophanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Retinal Detachment?

    Retinal detachment is a separation of the light-sensitive membrane (retina) in the back of the eye from its supporting layers.

    When should I see a Retinal Detachment doctor near san mateo, 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 Retinal Detachment doctor near san mateo, 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near san mateo, 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near san mateo, 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 Retinal Detachment doctor near san mateo, 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 Retinal Detachment doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment doctor near san mateo, 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near san mateo, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinal Detachment 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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