Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina

Ophthalmology
11550 Indian Hills Rd, 
Mission Hills, CA 
Expertise in
13
conditions
11550 Indian Hills Rd, 
Mission Hills, CA 

Overview

Robert Smyth-Medina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California.

Dr. Smyth-Medina is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis.

Dr. Smyth-Medina is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Jules Stein Eye Institute , Glaucoma , 1990 - 1991

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.
11550 Indian Hills Rd, Mission Hills, CA 91345

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.

5 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study To Compare The Ocular Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-200 Ophthalmic Solution (0.02% And 0.04% Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) To Vehicle In Subjects With A Diagnosis Of Dry Eye Disease And Experiencing An Episodic Flare Up
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study To Compare The Ocular Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-200 Ophthalmic Solution (0.02% And 0.04% Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) To Vehicle In Subjects With A Diagnosis Of Dry Eye Disease And Experiencing An Episodic Flare Up
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Combination of Mycophenolic Acid and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Mycophenolic Acid, Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion, Xiidra Ophthalmic Solution
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Multicenter Study of the Safety and Efficacy of OT-101 (Atropine Sulfate 0.01%) in Treating the Progression of Myopia in Pediatric Subjects
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Multicenter Study of the Safety and Efficacy of OT-101 (Atropine Sulfate 0.01%) in Treating the Progression of Myopia in Pediatric Subjects
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: OT-101 Ophthalmic Solution, Vehicle
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of SHP640 (PVP-Iodine 0.6% and Dexamethasone 0.1%) Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of SHP640 (PVP-Iodine 0.6% and Dexamethasone 0.1%) Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 09, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial of KPI-121 in Postsurgical Inflammation
A Phase III, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial of KPI-121 in Postsurgical Inflammation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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9 Total Publications

Effect of OTX-101 in Patients with Dry Eye Disease at Day 14 of Treatment: Ocular Surface Endpoint Results from the Phase 2b/3 Clinical Trial.
Effect of OTX-101 in Patients with Dry Eye Disease at Day 14 of Treatment: Ocular Surface Endpoint Results from the Phase 2b/3 Clinical Trial.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: October 05, 2022
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What conditions does Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina specialize in?

While Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-365-0606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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