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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

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

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Jumper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Jumper is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Jumper is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. 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.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

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

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mcdonald is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Daniel F. Goodman, MD Private Practice

    2211 Bush St, 2nd Fl, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Creating good vision, for life.... Dr. Goodman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Goodman is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Gabriel L. Aguilar, MD Private Practice

    711 Van Ness Ave, Ste 310, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Aguilar is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aguilar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    CPMC Department Of Ophthalmology

    711 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 250, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Calman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Calman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract. Dr. Calman is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Calman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

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

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

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

    Judy Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Center Of San Francisco

    55 Stevenson St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Iwach is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Iwach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Iwach is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Iwach is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    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 Nearsightedness. 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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Schwartz & Swift Optical

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

    Margaret Liu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    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 Nearsightedness. 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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Glaucoma Clinic

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

    Dr. Ying Han is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating glaucoma, including medical, laser and surgical therapies. She has expertise in evaluating and treating cataracts as well. In her research, Han evaluates new drug delivery and new surgical procedures for glaucoma. She's also interested in screening and treatment of glaucoma to prevent vision loss. Han earned her medical degree at Nanjing Medical University and a doctoral degree in vision science at the University of California, Berkeley. She completed a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at UCSF. Han is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology and Prevent Blindness Northern California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Hyphema, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Han is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Adult Strabismus And Eye Motility Disorders Clinic

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

    Dr. Alejandra de Alba Campomanes is a pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes in strabismus (abnormal eye alignment) and eye conditions such as pediatric cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity (an eye disease affecting some premature babies) and amblyopia (poor vision in one eye). Her expertise in patient care and interests in research include adult and pediatric strabismus, pediatric cataract surgery, botulinum toxin (Botox) to treat strabismus, and retinopathy of prematurity (disorders of the retina). After earning her medical degree at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, de Alba Campomanes completed her transitional year internship at the Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, a teaching affiliate of the University of Pennsylvania. She also has a master of public health degree from the University of Arizona. At UCSF, de Alba Campomanes holds the Deborah Hoyt and Creig S. Hoyt, MD Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. De Alba Campomanes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Amblyopia, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. De Alba Campomanes is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. De Alba Campomanes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. David Hwang is an ophthalmologist specializing in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery. He has special interests in ocular infectious diseases, corneal endothelial dystrophies and diseases (conditions in which one of the cornea's layers is breaking down), and high-risk corneal transplantation. He is committed to developing innovative techniques and instruments for ophthalmologic surgery. In research, Hwang's work includes translational endeavors – applying new information from studies to patient care – for corneal endothelial diseases. In particular, he has looked at cellular transplantation and gene therapy approaches to treatment. A native of Illinois, Hwang obtained both his undergraduate and medical degrees from UCSF, graduating first in his medical school class. After a two-year residency in internal medicine and a three-year residency in ophthalmology, both at UCSF, he completed concurrent fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery and in uveitis at the Doheny Eye Institute. In 1990, Hwang joined the faculty at UCSF, where he is the Pearl T. Kimura and Samuel J. Kimura Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. He also serves as co-director of UCSF's cornea and refractive surgery services, and holds a joint appointment as associate of the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. He has served as UCSF's medical director of ophthalmology and as medical eye bank director of UCSF's tissue bank. Hwang has served in leadership and executive roles in a number of professional organizations, including president of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, and executive secretary of the Max Fine Cornea Society. For the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he chaired a joint task force on the use of vancomycin in ophthalmology. He served on the writing committee for the AAO's Basic and Clinical Science Course's volume on cornea and external eye disease, authoring and editing the section on ocular infectious and external eye disease. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has honored Hwang with awards, including the Senior Achievement Award. He has been named to the Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors list every year since 1996. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and abstracts, and co-authored two texts on cornea and refractive surgery. A committed educator, Hwang is active in teaching UCSF medical students, residents and fellows. He has received the Kimura Award for Excellence in Teaching from the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology. Hwang lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, who is also an ophthalmologist, and their three sons. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

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

    Dr. Frank Brodie is an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for patients with disorders of the retina and vitreous (a thick, transparent substance inside the eye). In addition to UCSF, he sees patients at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Brodie's research focuses on developing new techniques for preventing, detecting and treating retinal diseases. He has a special interest in the care of patients who have or are at risk for retinal detachment. Finding inspiration in his patients, he hopes his studies will translate into meaningful improvements in their vision and lives. Brodie earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also earned a master of business administration degree in a joint program with the Wharton School. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, an advanced fellowship in ophthalmic innovation at Stanford Medicine and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Duke University. A native San Franciscan and third-generation UCSF retina specialist, Brodie is thrilled to be part of the UCSF family. His wife — also a Dr. Brodie — is an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Francisco, where together they are raising two young children and a poorly trained golden retriever. Dr. Brodie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 6 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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

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

    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist who provides medical and laser treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases. He also performs surgery on macular hole and macular pucker (conditions that cause blurred or distorted vision), retinal detachment and complications of diabetic eye disease. Bhisitkul recruits patients to participate in UCSF clinical trials on novel therapies for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and also for studies on long-term outcomes for treatments such as surgically implantable devices that deliver medication. He also conducts research on retinal disease mechanisms and surgical innovations. With the USCF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, he is collaborating on a project to develop a bioengineered polymer device for ocular drug delivery. Bhisitkul earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and his doctoral degree in neurosciences at Yale University. He completed a residency in ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Bhisitkul has received the Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published more than 60 papers in clinical and scientific journals. He serves on the editorial board of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports and has served as associate editor of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Bhisitkul is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has served on the exam committee of Kuwait's ophthalmology board. Dr. Bhisitkul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bhisitkul is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Bhisitkul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    10 Koret Way Rm 320A, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marco Coassin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Coassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Chemosis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Internal Medicine

    Schwartz & Swift Optical

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

    Lee Schwartz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Schwartz & Swift Optical

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

    Steven Cohen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Nearsightedness?

    Nearsightedness is when light entering the eye is focused incorrectly. This makes distant objects appear blurred. Nearsightedness is a type of refractive error of the eye.

    If you are nearsighted, you have trouble seeing things that are far away.

    When should I see an Nearsightedness 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 an Nearsightedness 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 Nearsightedness 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 Nearsightedness 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 an Nearsightedness 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 Nearsightedness doctor search results page. 

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

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

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