Julie M. Schallhorn
Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn

Ophthalmology
Laser Vision Center
490 Illinois St., 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
20
conditions
Laser Vision Center
490 Illinois St., 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

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 highly rated in 20 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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Schallhorn is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Casey Eye Institute-OHSU, Ophthalmology
UCSF Medical Center House Staff, Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr
Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Highmark
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Kaiser Permanente
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Laser Vision Center
490 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Corneal Disease and Surgery Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

105 Total Publications

Influence of the use of an intraoperative image-guided alignment system on the refractive outcomes in subjects with preoperative astigmatism: a large comparative retrospective study.
Influence of the use of an intraoperative image-guided alignment system on the refractive outcomes in subjects with preoperative astigmatism: a large comparative retrospective study.
Journal: BMC ophthalmology
Published: February 19, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn specialize in?

While Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Keratoconus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn has published 105 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn accept my insurance?

Dr. Julie M. Schallhorn accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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