The 20 Best Cataract Removal Doctors in California, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Cataract Removal

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 247 doctor with experience in Cataract Removal near California, US. Of these, 196 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Elite in Cataract Removal

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Hovanesian is an Ophthalmologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Hovanesian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hovanesian is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    UCLA

    200 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Malyugin is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malyugin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Podiatric Medicine
    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Podiatric Medicine

    Northbay Health Orthopedics & Podiatry-Fairfield

    2500 Hilborn Rd, 
    Fairfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Miller is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Fairfield, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Cataract Removal.

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    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Neuroradiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Khanna is a Neuroradiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Khanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), CAPOS Syndrome, Bronchogenic Cyst, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Julie Schallhorn
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Julie Schallhorn is an ophthalmologist who treats cataracts and diseases of the cornea. In addition to performing corneal transplants and cataract surgery, she performs refractive surgeries, including LASIK and PRK, to correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness. She cares for both children and adults. Schallhorn's research focuses on cornea and refractive surgeries. She is especially interested in refractive surgery outcomes and the role of corneal imaging for screening refractive surgery patients. After earning a master's degree in bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, Schallhorn completed her medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in uveitis at the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. She also completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute. Schallhorn belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Uveitis Society and Cornea Society. Schallhorn is associate director of UCSF's residency program in ophthalmology. She organizes classroom and research curricula for residents. Dr. Schallhorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Scleritis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Health Park Shadelands PHY 501

    320 Lennon Ln, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Shorstein is an Ophthalmologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Shorstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Vision Care

    2080 Century Park East, Suite 911, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Fram is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fram is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Candice S Chen PC

    1301 20th St Ste 250, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hoffer is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hoffer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzann Pershing is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pershing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Cataract, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Tseng is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal

    Harold L. Schick, MD Inc

    436 E Yosemite Ave, Ste A, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashlie Bernhisel is an Ophthalmologist in Merced, California. Dr. Bernhisel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    5400 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 126, 
    Encino, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Koulisis is a Pediatrics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Koulisis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Koulisis is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth O. Sparks
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Kenneth O. Sparks, MD Private Practice

    3849 Tweedy Blvd, 
    South Gate, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Sparks is an Ophthalmologist in South Gate, California. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.

    Geraldine R. Slean
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Experienced in Cataract Removal

    Bella Vista Care Center

    200 Bella Vista Road, 1st Floor, 
    Vacaville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geraldine Slean is an Ophthalmologist in Vacaville, California. Dr. Slean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Slean is currently accepting new patients.

    Ehsan Rahimy
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 4, 
    San Carlos, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ehsan Rahimy is an Ophthalmologist in San Carlos, California. Dr. Rahimy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Rahimy is currently accepting new patients.

    James B. Martel
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Martel Eye Medical Group

    11216 Trinity River Dr, 
    Rancho Cordova, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Martel is an Ophthalmologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Martel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hyphema, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Martel is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeanie Paik
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    2100 Forest Ave, Suite 108, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeanie Paik is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Paik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

    Jacqueline Ho
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    5 Medical Plaza Care Center

    5 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 250, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacqueline Ho is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract Removal?

    Cataract removal is surgery to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to help you see better. The procedure almost always includes placing an artificial lens in the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract Removal doctor in California, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract Removal doctor in California, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract Removal doctors in California, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract Removal doctors in California, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract Removal doctor in California, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract Removal doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract Removal doctor in California, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract Removal doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract Removal doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract Removal doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract Removal doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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