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Dr. David Paikal, MD

Ophthalmology
3.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Encino, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Paikal, MD

Dr. David Paikal, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Encino, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles and is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Paikal works at David Paikal MD Inc in Encino, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Allergic Conjunctivitis and Floaters along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Paikal's Office Locations

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    David Paikal MD Inc
    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 522, Encino, CA 91436 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 981-1663
    Tuesday
    8:30am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:30am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:30am - 5:00pm

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventist Health White Memorial
  • Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital

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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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    Jan 24, 2019
    Very professional and courteous physician. Busy office—you might wait a few extra minutes—but it’s worth it for an ophthalmologist of such skill and integrity as Dr Paikal. He made my cataract surgery experience bearable. I was very pleased.
    Roger in Encino office, CA — Jan 24, 2019
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    About Dr. David Paikal, MD

    Specialties
    • Ophthalmology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic, Persian and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1578659405
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Paikal has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Paikal works at David Paikal MD Inc in Encino, CA. View the full address on Dr. Paikal’s profile.

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

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Paikal. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Paikal.

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