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Dr. Natalie Afshari, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.8 (59)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Natalie Afshari, MD

Dr. Natalie Afshari, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Stanford University and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Afshari an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Afshari works at Practice in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Visual Field Defects and Corneal Diseases 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. Afshari's Office Locations

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    Regents of the University of Uc
    9415 CAMPUS POINT DR, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 534-6290

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Trachoma
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Natalie Afshari, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538126735
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Stanford University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Natalie Afshari, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Afshari is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Afshari has seen patients for Visual Field Defects and Corneal Diseases, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Afshari on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    59 patients have reviewed Dr. Afshari. 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. Afshari.

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