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Dr. David Fuerst, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small West Covina, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Fuerst, MD

Dr. David Fuerst, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Covina, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School and is affiliated with Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Fuerst, completed a residency at University Ill EE Infirm. Patients rated Dr. Fuerst an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Fuerst works at David J Fuerst MD Medical Group in West Covina, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes 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. Fuerst's Office Locations

  1. 1
    David J. Fuerst MD Inc.
    1135 S Sunset Ave Ste 312, West Covina, CA 91790 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 856-2020
  2. 2
    Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
    1300 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 413-3000
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    1808 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 856-2020

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  • Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

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Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
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    About Dr. David Fuerst, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1851376511
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Uc San Francisco-Proctor Fd
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Ill EE Infirm
    Residency
    Internship
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Medical Education
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    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. David Fuerst, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fuerst is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Fuerst has seen patients for Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fuerst on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Fuerst. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fuerst.

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