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Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. Dr. Aguilar, completed a residency at Stanford Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Aguilar an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Aguilar works at San Francisco Eye Institute in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Chalazion, Stye and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California and Cigna 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. Aguilar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    San Francisco Eye Institute
    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310, San Francisco, CA 94102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 421-8667
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Chalazion
Stye
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

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Chalazion
Stye
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Eyelid Disorders
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Periorbital Cellulitis
Senile Cataracts
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Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
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Blocked Tear Duct
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Glaucoma
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Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
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Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eye Examination
Eyelid Lift
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Juvéderm® Injection
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Skin Grafts
Vision Screening
Wound Repair
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
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    4.3
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    Based on 11 ratings
    Patient Ratings (11)
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1366544371
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wills Eye Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Stanford Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ucla Harbor General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Aguilar works at San Francisco Eye Institute in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Aguilar’s profile.

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

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Aguilar. 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. Aguilar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Aguilar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Aguilar 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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