Overview
Dr. Taras Litvin is an optometrist who practices comprehensive eye care. He has a special interest in caring for patients with glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. Litvin's research focuses on developing and applying novel diagnostic techniques in the management of glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, a condition in which high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the retina. Litvin earned his doctor of optometry degree at the University of California, Berkeley. He then completed a residency in ocular disease at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, where he stayed on as an assistant clinical professor. Embracing an interest in clinical research, he later earned a doctorate in vision science at UC Berkeley. Litvin is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Dr. Litvin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Eyelid Bump.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Litvin is currently accepting new patients.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
490 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Litvin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Taras V. Litvin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Taras V. Litvin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Taras V. Litvin by calling their office at 415-353-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Taras V. Litvin a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Taras V. Litvin is classified as an Advanced expert for Glaucoma, 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. Taras V. Litvin specialize in?
While Dr. Taras V. Litvin is a Optometry, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Optometry.
Does Dr. Taras V. Litvin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Taras V. Litvin has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Taras V. Litvin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Taras V. Litvin accept my insurance?
Dr. Taras V. Litvin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2020 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
- Advanced
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Litvin isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- GlaucomaDr. Litvin isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Experienced
- Eyelid BumpDr. Litvin isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Litvin isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).