Overview
Stephen Oster is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Oster is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5893 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111
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. Stephen F. Oster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen F. Oster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen F. Oster 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. Stephen F. Oster a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen F. Oster is classified as an Experienced expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Stephen F. Oster specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen F. Oster is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Stephen F. Oster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen F. Oster has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen F. Oster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen F. Oster accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen F. Oster accepts most major insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente and Managed 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Oster isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Oster isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Oster isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Oster isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Oster isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.