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Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (28)
Map Pin Small Modesto, CA
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16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD

Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Modesto, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR STUDIES OF MONTERREY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IGNACIO A SANTOSA and is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. Dr. Medina Mendez, completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh|UPMC. Patients rated Dr. Medina Mendez an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Medina Mendez works at Retinal Consultants Medical Grp in Modesto, CA with other offices in Fairfield, CA and Sacramento, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Medina Mendez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Modesto Retina Center Inc.
    1401 Spanos Ct Ste 223, Modesto, CA 95355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 549-8444
  2. 2
    Fairfield
    2470 Hilborn Rd Ste 150, Fairfield, CA 94534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 759-4942
  3. 3
    Vitreo-retinal Medical Group Inc.
    3 Park Center Dr Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95825 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 454-4861

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  • Mercy General Hospital

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1811218316
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Inst Miami|University of Miami / School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Pittsburgh|UPMC
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR STUDIES OF MONTERREY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IGNACIO A SANTOSA
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Medina Mendez has seen patients for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Medina Mendez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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