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Dr. Esther Lee, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (29)
Map Pin Small Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Esther Lee, MD

Dr. Esther Lee, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Ana, CA. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Lee, completed a residency at University of Southern California. Patients rated Dr. Lee an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Lee works at Orange County Retina Medical Grp in Santa Ana, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Central Serous Chorioretinopathy and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration 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. Lee's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orange County Retina Medical Group
    1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 972-8432
  2. 2
    California Coast Care Inc.
    999 N Tustin Ave Ste 17, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 972-8432

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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Eyelid Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
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Anisocoria
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    About Dr. Esther Lee, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1649539404
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary- Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Southern California
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Yale School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Princeton University - AB
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Esther Lee, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lee is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Lee works at Orange County Retina Medical Grp in Santa Ana, CA. View the full address on Dr. Lee’s profile.

    Dr. Lee has seen patients for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lee on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Lee. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lee.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Lee, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Lee appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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