The 20 Best Cataract Removal Doctors near santa monica, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Cataract Removal

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Cataract Removal near santa monica, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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47 providers found
    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Vision Care A California General Partnership

    2080 Century Park E Ste 911, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Masket is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Masket is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Color Blindness, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitra Nejad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Strabismus, Nearsightedness, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Candice S Chen PC

    1301 20th St Ste 250, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hoffer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hoffer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

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    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marko Popovic is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Popovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Tseng is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1823 Sawtelle Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Weinstock is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weinstock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Sarkisian is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sarkisian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Alzheimer's Disease, Cataract Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Doris Stein Eye Research Center

    200 Stein Plz, Fl 1, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Mccannel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mccannel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Caprioli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Caprioli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Vision Care

    2080 Century Park East, Suite 911, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Fram is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fram is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

    300 Medical Plaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bartlett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mafi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Headache, Cataract Removal, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    UCLA

    200 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clemence Bonnet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bonnet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA

    200 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Tsui is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tsui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saba Al-Hashimi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Al-Hashimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Cloudy Cornea, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center Oncology

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Xu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Chou is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Mccannel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mccannel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilad Rabina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rabina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pradeep Prasad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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 near santa monica, CA?

    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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