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Dr. David Samimi, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.8 (25)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Samimi, MD

Dr. David Samimi, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Samimi, completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Samimi an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Samimi works at Practice in Santa Monica, CA with other offices in Encino, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), Blocked Tear Duct and Chalazion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Samimi's Office Locations

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    Eyesthetica
    2121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 301, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 453-1763
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    Eyesthetica
    16055 Ventura Blvd Ste 750STE 750, Encino, CA 91436 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 234-1000

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Stye
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Eyelid Disorders
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Ectropion of Eyelid
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Eyelid Spasm
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Tear Duct Surgery
Anisocoria
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Diplopia
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
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Migraine
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Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
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    About Dr. David Samimi, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1306044102
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. David Samimi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Samimi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Samimi has seen patients for Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), Blocked Tear Duct and Chalazion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Samimi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Samimi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Samimi.

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