Overview
Dr Sedeek has an extensive, diverse and inclusive background in specialized diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical Retinal diseases. He was born in a family of physicians that provided an environment that allowed him to shadow his grandparents, parents and siblings in medical offices early on.At the age of sixteen, he earned a dual Egyptian high school diploma which included a French Baccalaureate from College De La Salle, a renowned Catholic high school in Cairo, Egypt. He was also awarded national valedictorian in Biological Sciences from the Egyptian department of Education.He then majored in Biochemistry at University of California, Irvine where he was awarded Phi Beta Kappa Honor and School of Biological Sciences Scholastic Honor. He graduated Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in three years.He then consecrated a year in a Christian seminary in Anaheim, California where he participated in many community services and Christian missions. He attended Yale School of Medicine and graduated Cum Laude Medical Doctor at age 24. He continued his postgraduate training to become a Retinal Surgeon by doing a general surgery internship at UCLA, He continued onto Residency in Ophthalmology surgery at New York Eye&Ear Infirmary and a Retinal surgery fellowship at the University of California, Davis Eye Center.During his training and clinical service, he continued to publish medical articles in peer- reviewed journals, contribute to clinical trials, teach in lectures at many prestigious institutions and participate in National and International ophthalmic and retinal society meetings. He has special interests in the the understanding of the underlying pathology and the up-to-date treatments of diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, age related macular degeneration, vitreomacular interface disease, retinal detachments and inherited retinal diseases as well as advancing the techniques of performing successful minimally invasive restorative retinal surgery.After finishing his training, he co-founded a renowned Retina institute with over 30 locations in Southern California before he decided to relocate to the paradisiacal Central Coast of California in 2017.On a personal note, he is happily married with two daughters and a son. He lives in Arroyo Grande and actively participate in the local Christian community services. His hobbies include playing the guitar, scuba diving, squash, boating, windsurfing, wakeboarding and snowboarding among others. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic, and is practicing his Spanish.Dr. Sedeek is committed to provide the highest standard of eye care for the greater San Luis Obispo area. His emphasis is on using his competent medical knowledge combined with his extensive surgical experience to deliver compassionate committed individualized continuity of retina care for every patient.
Dr. Sedeek is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.
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821 E Chapel St, Ste 102, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Clinical Research
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California Retina
Dr. Nathan C. Steinle received his undergraduate and medical training in his home state of South Dakota, where he was named the class valedictorian and graduated with summa cum laude honors. After completing his ophthalmology residency in Kentucky, Dr. Steinle had the fortune of performing his surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic is a world-class institution and is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in all of healthcare. While at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Steinle worked closely with Dr. Daniel F. Martin, who is one of the world’s leading experts in ophthalmic research including the groundbreaking Comparison of Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials (CATT).Dr. Steinle earned multiple awards for excellence during his surgical training. He was given the honor of being named Chief Resident in addition to earning the prestigious Wirtschafter award recognizing the finest resident teacher. During his fellowship, he was named the best fellow teacher while at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Steinle has published numerous book chapters and research articles on topics including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma.Dr. Steinle has been an investigator in a number of clinical research trials including the investigation of novel therapies for neovascular age related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Steinle is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Medical Association.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients. Dr. Steinle is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Elite Eyecare Medical Group
Internationally recognized for his leadership in eye care, Dr. Stephen Bylsma specializes in state-of-the-art vision-correction surgery including LASIK and intraocular implants as well as cataract, glaucoma and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Dr. Bylsma is a member of the clinical faculty at UCLA, Department of Ophthalmology associated with the Jules Stein Eye Institute.Dr. Bylsma received his Medical Doctor degree from the Oregon Health Services University and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bylsma is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He serves on the editorial board for the peer-reviewed journal, Annals of Ophthalmology/Glaucoma.Dr. Bylsma has been a principal investigator for numerous FDA investigational studies, including the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), the AquaFlow implant for glaucoma and the Collamer Intraocular Lens. He continues this work with ongoing FDA studies involving Viscoshield viscoelastic substance and the new Hoya intraocular lens. He has been an author in numerous textbooks, scientific journals and ophthalmology magazines. He holds a patent on an apparatus used throughout the world in cataract surgery, and has been invited worldwide to teach his eye surgery techniques.Dr. Bylsma enjoys his time with his two children, and participates in a variety of hobbies and community activities on the Central Coast.Practices in the Santa Maria clinicBoard-certified OphthalmologistOur mission statement is to provide the widest range of eye care with excellence in order to promote the best outcomes and the finest patient experience. We always opperate in the best interest of the patient while showing the highest degree of caring, ethics and respect to our patients and each other. Dr. Bylsma is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Pterygium.
Pacific Eye Surgeons
Jennifer Spiegel is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Spiegel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Sedeek isAdvanced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Sedeek isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Sedeek isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Sedeek isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Sedeek isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Sedeek isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- BlepharitisDr. Sedeek isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Sedeek isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Sedeek isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Sedeek isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.