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Ophthalmologists in California

Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026

2,887 Ophthalmology providers practice in California, including 100 (3%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Los Angeles. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.

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Ophthalmology by city in California

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Ophthalmology in Los Angeles310 providers
Ophthalmology in San Francisco167 providers
Ophthalmology in San Diego145 providers
Ophthalmology in Sacramento95 providers
Ophthalmology in San Jose59 providers
Ophthalmology in Stanford51 providers
Ophthalmology in La Jolla50 providers
Ophthalmology in Oakland46 providers
Ophthalmology in Palo Alto45 providers
Ophthalmology in Fresno43 providers
Ophthalmology in Long Beach42 providers
Ophthalmology in Irvine40 providers
Ophthalmology in Orange39 providers
Ophthalmology in Pasadena38 providers
Ophthalmology in Beverly Hills38 providers
Ophthalmology in Loma Linda37 providers
Ophthalmology in Walnut Creek37 providers
Ophthalmology in Santa Rosa34 providers
Ophthalmology in Torrance34 providers
Ophthalmology in Glendale30 providers
Ophthalmology in Stockton30 providers
Ophthalmology in Newport Beach29 providers
Ophthalmology in Encino28 providers
Ophthalmology in Huntington Beach25 providers

Ophthalmology providers in California

Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.

Dr. Bonnie Nickel, M.D.
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth · (415) 492-0950
Dr. Brian Matas, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 444-2000
Dr. Christian Kim, MD
San Rafael, CA · $147 in drug and device payments (2025) · (145) 454-5565
Dr. Douglas Gerstein, M.D.
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 459-7788
Dr. Gregg Gayre, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 444-2000
Dr. Jahangir Sadeghi, M.D.
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 479-2372
Dr. J. David Claiborne, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 444-2000
Dr. Kathryn Najafi-tagol, M.D.
San Rafael, CA · $755 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth · (415) 444-0300
Dr. Mervyn Stein, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 479-2372
Dr. Paul Prusiner, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 444-2000
Dr. Peter Gorenberg, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 444-2000
Dr. Richard Alvarado, MD
San Rafael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (415) 444-2000
Dr. Stephen Phillips, MD
San Rafael, CA · $29 in drug and device payments (2025) · (415) 492-5400
Dr. Aimee Edell, M.D.
San Ramon, CA · $1,312 in drug and device payments (2025) · (925) 830-8823
Dr. Gordon Smith
San Ramon, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (925) 277-1135
Dr. Mary Lim, D.O.
San Ramon, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (925) 277-1135
Dr. Mohit Jethi
San Ramon, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (925) 830-8823
Dr. Robert Neves, M.D.
San Ramon, CA · $223 in drug and device payments (2025) · (925) 866-2020
Dr. Sanford Severin, M.D.
San Ramon, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (925) 830-8823
Dr. Todd Severin, M.D.
San Ramon, CA · $828 in drug and device payments (2025) · (925) 830-8823
Dr. David Sacks, MD
Santa Ana, CA · $148 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 542-3961
Dr. Elizabeth Yang, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · $64 in drug and device payments (2025) · (888) 988-2800
Dr. John Maggiano, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (714) 972-8235
Dr. Kayla White, MD
Santa Ana, CA · $404 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 884-3961
Dr. Kenneth Krantz, MD
Santa Ana, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (888) 988-2800
Dr. Kevin Gustafson, MD
Santa Ana, CA · $25 in drug and device payments (2025) · (888) 988-2800
Dr. Michael Lappin, MD
Santa Ana, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (714) 541-4185
Dr. Noor Amra, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · $35 in drug and device payments (2025) · (888) 988-2800
Dr. Paul Brailsford, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (714) 547-2200
Dr. Rajiv Rathod, MD
Santa Ana, CA · $18,367 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 972-8432
Dr. Richard Hill, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (714) 542-0111
Dr. Rose Cunningham-ahumada, D.O.
Santa Ana, CA · $749 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 557-5777
Dr. Sanford Chen, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · $30,307 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 972-8235
Dr. Sheila Bazzaz, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · $257 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 427-7833
Dr. Timothy Huang, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (714) 550-7700
Dr. Timothy You, M.D.
Santa Ana, CA · $5,799 in drug and device payments (2025) · (714) 972-8432
Dr. Barry Williams, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (805) 964-4820
Dr. Douglas Jacobson, MD
Santa Barbara, CA · $223 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 203-0852
Dr. Douglas Katsev, MD
Santa Barbara, CA · $85,074 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 967-9990
Dr. Harlan Thoreson, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (805) 565-3150
Dr. Marc Lowe, MD
Santa Barbara, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (805) 682-4761
Dr. Michael Paveloff, MD
Santa Barbara, CA · $2,169 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 682-4459
Dr. Pamela Thiene, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (805) 681-1761
Dr. Robert Jacoby, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (805) 681-1761
Dr. Robert Kolarczyk, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · $299 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 569-1000
Dr. Robert Poulin, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · $662 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 963-4272
Dr. Ryan Fante, MD
Santa Barbara, CA · $239 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 681-1760
Dr. Steven Moel, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (805) 692-1440
Dr. Steven Zelko, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · $385 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 682-2618
Dr. Stuart Winthrop, M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA · $379 in drug and device payments (2025) · (805) 963-4272

Conditions Ophthalmology providers in California commonly treat

Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Common questions

How many Ophthalmology providers are in California?

There are 2,887 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in California, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.

Do Ophthalmology providers in California offer telehealth?

Yes. 100 of the 2,887 Ophthalmology providers in California (about 3%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.

Which cities in California have the most Ophthalmology providers?

Los Angeles (310), San Francisco (167), San Diego (145) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in California.

How many Ophthalmology providers in California received drug or device company payments?

1,682 of 2,887 Ophthalmology providers in California (58%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.

What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in California treat?

Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Where does this data come from?

Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.

Do most Ophthalmologists in California work in independent practices or large health systems?

Among 1,840 Ophthalmologists in California enrolled in Medicare, 46% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 16% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 38% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.

Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in California work at?

According to CMS facility affiliation records, the California hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles; UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco; California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus in San Francisco.

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Sources: NPPES (CMS), Doctors and Clinicians national files, CMS Open Payments 2025. Updated monthly. Records are public federal data and are not verified credentials, licensure checks, or endorsements. This directory is informational and not medical advice. How we build this directory. Are you a Ophthalmology in California? Get featured.