Matthew W. Wade
Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. Matthew W. Wade is a board-certified UCI Health eye surgeon who specializes in complex cataract surgery, cornea disease and transplantation, as well as LASIK vision correction.He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., where he also completed the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Training Program. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Utah School of Medicine, followed by a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery and external disease at the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology.Wade's research interests include astigmatism correction after corneal transplantation, laser-assisted corneal transplant surgery and optimizing the refractive state of corneal transplants. Other research interests include treatment of dry eye, corneal crosslinking, implantable miniature telescope for macular degeneration, cataract surgery and corneal infections. He is frequently invited to speak at conferences locally and nationally.He is also an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), the Orange County Society of Ophthalmology, the Cornea Society and the Orange County Medical Association.

Dr. Wade is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

Dr. Wade is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

Graduate Institution

The George Washington University School Of Medicine And Health Sciences

Residency

Department of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

UC Irvine Medical Center - Lasik, Cornea and External Disease

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2018-2023
Teaching Award
2013 — Department of Ophthalmology Residents

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
Other Locations
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Brea Outpatient Center
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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What conditions does Dr. Matthew W. Wade specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew W. Wade is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Matthew W. Wade accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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