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Dr. August Reader, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.6 (21)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. August Reader, MD

Dr. August Reader, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center and San Ramon Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Reader an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Reader works at Pacific Eye Associates in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ischemic Optic Neuropathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Reader's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pacific Eye Associates
    2100 Webster St Ste 214, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3007

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • MarinHealth Medical Center
  • San Ramon Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Hypotropia
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Treatment frequency



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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Convergence Insufficiency
Hypertropia
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diplopia
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Heterophoria
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Vascular Disease
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
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    4.6
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    About Dr. August Reader, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1053312157
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Neurological Institute of New York Columbia University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Texas at Arlington with Honors
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. August Reader, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Reader is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Reader has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Reader works at Pacific Eye Associates in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Reader’s profile.

    Dr. Reader has seen patients for Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Reader on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Reader speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Reader. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Reader.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Reader, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Reader appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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