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Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology*
4.8 (735)
Map Pin Small Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is a Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialist in Irvine, CA. They specialize in Neuro-Ophthalmology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with UCI Medical Center. Dr. Patel, completed a residency at McGill University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine, CA with other offices in Orange, CA. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Visual Field Defects and Strabismus 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. Patel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • UCI Medical Center

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Visual Field Defects
Strabismus
Bell's Palsy
Diplopia
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Optic Neuritis
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blindness
Chorioretinal Scars
Convergence Insufficiency
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Cyclotropia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuro-Ophthalmological Disorders
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Parkinson's Disease
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Strabismus-Like Double Vision
Thyroid Eye Disease
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trichiasis
Vertical Heterophoria
Vision Disorders
Vision Loss
B-Scan Ultrasound
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Strabismus Examination
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    4.8
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    Based on 735 ratings
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    About Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neuro-Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French and Gujarati
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    NPI Number
    • 1174604292
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGill University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • McGill University Health Centre
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Saskatchewan
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Patel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Patel has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Visual Field Defects and Strabismus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    735 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. 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. Patel.

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