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Dr. Rona Silkiss, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rona Silkiss, MD

Dr. Rona Silkiss, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Oakland, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Dr. Silkiss, completed a residency at Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA. Patients rated Dr. Silkiss an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Silkiss works at Silkiss Eye Surgery in Oakland, CA with other offices in Napa, CA, Walnut Creek, CA and San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Eyelid Disorders and Eye Pain 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. Silkiss' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Silkiss Eye Surgery
    400 29th St Ste 315, Oakland, CA 94609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 763-0881
    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
  2. 2
    Silverado Dental Care
    895 Trancas St, Napa, CA 94558 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 252-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Office
    1820 San Miguel Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 256-9440
  4. 4
    Office
    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 340, San Francisco, CA 94102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 763-0881
    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

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Eye Pain
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Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Blepharorrhaphy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Stye
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Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Skin Cancer
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Excision of Chalazion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eyelid Lift
Ocular Prosthetics
Skin Grafts
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blepharophimosis - Ptosis - Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Cancer
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Cellulitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Constipation
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Cosmetic Conditions
Dacryoadenitis
Dentofacial Anomalies
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Fracture
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Graves' Disease
Hemifacial Spasm
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Insomnia
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Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nausea
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Orbit Tumor
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Diseases
Orbital Lymphangioma
Orbital Nerve Tumor
Overweight
Paralytic Strabismus
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Pterygium
Pulmonary Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sleep Apnea
Spider Veins
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin D Deficiency
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Asian Eyelid Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Belotero® Injection
Botox® Injection
Brow Lift
Cancer Surgery
Canthotomy
Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
Dacryoadenectomy
Dacryocystectomy
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Decompression Surgery
Dermal Filler
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Dysport Injection
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Interventional Endoscopy
Lacrimal Surgery
Nasal Lacrimal Duct Surgery
Orbit Evisceration
Orbit Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Orbital Exenteration
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Orbital Surgical Procedures
Perlane® Injection
Pterygium Surgery
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Lid Retraction
Restylane® Injections
Sculptra™ Injection
Tear Drainage Surgery
Vision Screening
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    3.6
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    Based on 21 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790758209
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Jules Stein Eye Institute-Ucla
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA
    Residency
    Internship
    • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Northwestern University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology and Pediatrics
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rona Silkiss, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Silkiss is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Silkiss has seen patients for Eyelid Disorders and Eye Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Silkiss on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Silkiss. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Silkiss.

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