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Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.4 (20)
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24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD

Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Oakland, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of California at Berkeley and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus. Patients rated Dr. Chiu an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Chiu works at East Bay Eye Specialists in Oakland, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Glaucoma, Drusen and Allergic Conjunctivitis 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. Chiu's Office Locations

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    Richard H. Lee Jr MD Inc.
    491 30th St Ste 201, Oakland, CA 94609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 836-2122

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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

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Glaucoma
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Drusen
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Iridocyclitis
Progressive High Myopia
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
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Stye
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Astigmatism
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
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Keratitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
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Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
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Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306852629
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of California at Berkeley
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Chiu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chiu works at East Bay Eye Specialists in Oakland, CA. View the full address on Dr. Chiu’s profile.

    Dr. Chiu has seen patients for Glaucoma, Drusen and Allergic Conjunctivitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chiu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Chiu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chiu.

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