Overview
Natacha Villegas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea, and Trabeculectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Villegas is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4650 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Natacha C. Villegas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Natacha C. Villegas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Natacha C. Villegas by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Natacha C. Villegas a top-rated expert for Trabeculectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Natacha C. Villegas is classified as an Experienced expert for Trabeculectomy, 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. Natacha C. Villegas specialize in?
While Dr. Natacha C. Villegas is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Trabeculectomy, Cataract, and Pterygium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Natacha C. Villegas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Natacha C. Villegas has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trabeculectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Natacha C. Villegas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Natacha C. Villegas accept my insurance?
Dr. Natacha C. Villegas accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- GlaucomaDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Horner SyndromeDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- PterygiumDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and CorneaDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea.
- PtosisDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Villegas isExperienced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.