25 of the Best Ophthalmologists Near Me in San Bruno, CA

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MediFind found 274 specialists near San Bruno, CA

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    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Koo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Koo is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Koo is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Filer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Filer is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Filer is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye). In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues. Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars. Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    San Carlos Center

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

    Ehsan Rahimy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rahimy is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Rahimy is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Rahimy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    95 Kirkham St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Keenan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Keenan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), CMV Retinitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ying Han is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating glaucoma, including medical, laser and surgical therapies. She has expertise in evaluating and treating cataracts as well. In her research, Han evaluates new drug delivery and new surgical procedures for glaucoma. She's also interested in screening and treatment of glaucoma to prevent vision loss. Han earned her medical degree at Nanjing Medical University and a doctoral degree in vision science at the University of California, Berkeley. She completed a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at UCSF. Han is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology and Prevent Blindness Northern California. Dr. Han is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Hyphema, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Han is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    10 Koret Way Rm K327, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bertil Damato is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Damato is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Chern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Chern is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Chern is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Zore is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Zore is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Pinguecula, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Zore is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Zore is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Stamper is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with glaucoma. He is the former director of the UCSF Glaucoma Clinic. His research interests include methods of diagnosing and treating glaucoma early to prevent vision loss. Stamper earned his medical degree at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He then served as a physician in the Peace Corps for two years. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at Washington University in St. Louis. Stamper belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and received its Life Achievement Honor Award in 2008. He also is a member of the American Ophthalmological Society, American Glaucoma Society and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has served as chair of Prevent Blindness Northern California. Dr. Stamper is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Stamper is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stamper is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Bruce Kirschner, M.D.

    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Kirschner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Kirschner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Kirschner is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kirschner is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Clinic

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacque Duncan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Duncan is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Gonzales is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gonzales is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Shantha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shantha is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Scleritis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armin Afshar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Afshar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Retinoblastoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerami Seitzman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Seitzman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Scleritis, Hereditary Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    400 Parnassus Ave Ste A750, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M Reza is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Reza is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Dacryoadenitis, Entropion, Ptosis, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    95 Kirkham St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lietman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lietman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    45 Castro St Ste 309, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devron Char is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Char is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Liver Cancer, Uveal Melanoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Ou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ou is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions

    Daly City Medical Offices

    395 Hickey Blvd, 5th Floor #50, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Fredrick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Fredrick is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Retinochoroidal Coloboma, Congenital Cataract, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Fredrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist who provides medical and laser treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases. He also performs surgery on macular hole and macular pucker (conditions that cause blurred or distorted vision), retinal detachment and complications of diabetic eye disease. Bhisitkul recruits patients to participate in UCSF clinical trials on novel therapies for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and also for studies on long-term outcomes for treatments such as surgically implantable devices that deliver medication. He also conducts research on retinal disease mechanisms and surgical innovations. With the USCF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, he is collaborating on a project to develop a bioengineered polymer device for ocular drug delivery. Bhisitkul earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and his doctoral degree in neurosciences at Yale University. He completed a residency in ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Bhisitkul has received the Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published more than 60 papers in clinical and scientific journals. He serves on the editorial board of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports and has served as associate editor of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Bhisitkul is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has served on the exam committee of Kuwait's ophthalmology board. Dr. Bhisitkul is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bhisitkul is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Bhisitkul is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anita Agarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Jumper is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Jumper is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Jumper is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. David Hwang is an ophthalmologist specializing in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery. He has special interests in ocular infectious diseases, corneal endothelial dystrophies and diseases (conditions in which one of the cornea's layers is breaking down), and high-risk corneal transplantation. He is committed to developing innovative techniques and instruments for ophthalmologic surgery. In research, Hwang's work includes translational endeavors – applying new information from studies to patient care – for corneal endothelial diseases. In particular, he has looked at cellular transplantation and gene therapy approaches to treatment. A native of Illinois, Hwang obtained both his undergraduate and medical degrees from UCSF, graduating first in his medical school class. After a two-year residency in internal medicine and a three-year residency in ophthalmology, both at UCSF, he completed concurrent fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery and in uveitis at the Doheny Eye Institute. In 1990, Hwang joined the faculty at UCSF, where he is the Pearl T. Kimura and Samuel J. Kimura Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. He also serves as co-director of UCSF's cornea and refractive surgery services, and holds a joint appointment as associate of the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. He has served as UCSF's medical director of ophthalmology and as medical eye bank director of UCSF's tissue bank. Hwang has served in leadership and executive roles in a number of professional organizations, including president of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, and executive secretary of the Max Fine Cornea Society. For the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he chaired a joint task force on the use of vancomycin in ophthalmology. He served on the writing committee for the AAO's Basic and Clinical Science Course's volume on cornea and external eye disease, authoring and editing the section on ocular infectious and external eye disease. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has honored Hwang with awards, including the Senior Achievement Award. He has been named to the Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors list every year since 1996. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and abstracts, and co-authored two texts on cornea and refractive surgery. A committed educator, Hwang is active in teaching UCSF medical students, residents and fellows. He has received the Kimura Award for Excellence in Teaching from the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology. Hwang lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, who is also an ophthalmologist, and their three sons. Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is an ophthalmologist? 

    An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye and vision problems. Ophthalmologists attend medical school and receive extra training in eye health and diseases. They can diagnose and treat serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and they can also perform eye surgeries. Some surgeries they might perform include removing cataracts, repairing retinal tears, and LASIK surgery to improve vision. In addition to medical treatments and surgeries, ophthalmologists can prescribe glasses and contact lenses. However, people usually see an ophthalmologist if they have complex eye issues that need special care. 

    What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?     

    An optometrist and an ophthalmologist both help people with their eye health, but their training and roles are different. Optometrists go to optometry school and mainly focus on vision exams, prescribing glasses or contact lenses, and spotting common eye issues. They provide regular eye care and can help with many vision problems. An ophthalmologist, on the other hand, is a medical doctor who can handle more serious eye diseases and perform eye surgeries. While an optometrist can help with basic vision care, an ophthalmologist is trained to treat complex eye conditions. 

    What tests does an ophthalmologist perform?  

    Ophthalmologists perform a variety of tests to check eye health and detect issues. Here are some common tests they might use: 

    • Visual acuity test measures how well a person can see letters or symbols at different distances. 
    • Tonometry tests check eye pressure to help detect glaucoma. 
    • Dilated eye exam uses special drops to widen the pupils, allowing a clear view of the retina and optic nerve. 
    • Optical coherence tomography takes detailed images of the retina’s layers to spot conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic eye disease. 
    • Slit-lamp exam uses a bright light and microscope to examine the front part of the eye, including the cornea and lens. 

    What are the warning signs and symptoms of eye problems? 

    Eye problems can affect people differently and at different levels of intensity. Here are some common symptoms

    • Blurry or double vision: Difficulty seeing clearly or seeing two images can indicate vision problems. 
    • Floaters or flashes of light: Small specks or lines moving across your vision, or sudden flashes, may signal retinal issues. 
    • Eye pain, redness, or swelling: These symptoms could mean an infection, injury, or other eye condition. 
    • Sudden vision loss: Losing vision in one or both eyes suddenly is serious and requires immediate medical attention. 
    • Dry or itchy eyes: This may be related to eye strain or irritation, but sometimes can be a sign of an underlying issue. 
    • Frequent headaches: These may be linked to eye strain or vision changes. 
    • Trouble seeing at night: Difficulty seeing in low light could indicate a developing eye condition. 

    Why am I being referred to an ophthalmologist? 

    A referral to an ophthalmologist usually comes from an optometrist, primary care doctor, or another healthcare provider if they see signs of a serious eye condition, such as glaucoma, cataracts, or high eye pressure, or if a complex eye problem needs more specialized care. You might also be referred to an ophthalmologist if you experience sudden vision loss, eye pain, or an eye injury. People with health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure might be referred to an ophthalmologist for extra monitoring to protect their eyes. 

    When should I see an Ophthalmologist near San Bruno, 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 Ophthalmologist near San Bruno, 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 Ophthalmologists near San Bruno, 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 Ophthalmologists near San Bruno, 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 Ophthalmologist in San Bruno?

    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 Ophthalmologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ophthalmologist?

    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 Ophthalmologist near San Bruno, 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 Ophthalmologist?

    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 Ophthalmologist 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 Ophthalmologists near San Bruno, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ophthalmologist 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 Ophthalmologist that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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