The 20 Best Scleritis Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Scleritis near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Gonzales is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group Inc.

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmett Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cunningham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Tuberculous Uveitis, Scleritis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anita Agarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Shantha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shantha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Scleritis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerami Seitzman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Seitzman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Scleritis, Hereditary Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Julie Schallhorn is an ophthalmologist who treats cataracts and diseases of the cornea. In addition to performing corneal transplants and cataract surgery, she performs refractive surgeries, including LASIK and PRK, to correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness. She cares for both children and adults. Schallhorn's research focuses on cornea and refractive surgeries. She is especially interested in refractive surgery outcomes and the role of corneal imaging for screening refractive surgery patients. After earning a master's degree in bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, Schallhorn completed her medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in uveitis at the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. She also completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute. Schallhorn belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Uveitis Society and Cornea Society. Schallhorn is associate director of UCSF's residency program in ophthalmology. She organizes classroom and research curricula for residents. Dr. Schallhorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Scleritis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Schallhorn is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Schallhorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Eye Associates A Medical Corp.

    2100 Webster St Ste 214, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Heiden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Heiden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CMV Retinitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, Scleritis, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

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

    Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye). In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues. Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars. Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    490 Illinois St Fl 2, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Itamar Livnat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Livnat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    490 Illinois St Fl 2, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thuy Doan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Doan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, and Scleritis.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Experienced in Scleritis

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B-1, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerstin Morehead is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Morehead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Morehead is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology, Rheumatology. Dr. Morehead is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    95 Kirkham St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Acharya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Acharya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    95 Kirkham St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Keenan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), CMV Retinitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Schwartz & Swift Optical

    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Thier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Thier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Amblyopia, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Experienced in Scleritis

    San Francisco Medical Center

    1635 Divisadero Street, 3rd Floor Suite 360, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Niemeyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Niemeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Scleritis, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Niemeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Eye Associates A Medical Corp.

    2100 Webster St Ste 214, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaileen Yeh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Experienced in Scleritis

    San Francisco Medical Center

    1635 Divisadero Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400a, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Palkovacs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Palkovacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Palkovacs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myra Safo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Safo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Horner Syndrome, Chemosis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matilda Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Scleritis?

    The sclera is the white outer wall of the eye. Scleritis is present when this area becomes swollen or inflamed.

    When should I see a Scleritis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Scleritis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Scleritis doctors near San Francisco, 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 Scleritis doctors near San Francisco, 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 Scleritis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Scleritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Scleritis 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 Scleritis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Scleritis 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 Scleritis 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 Scleritis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

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

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