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Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD
2.8 (5 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD
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Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA.

About

Dr. Contreras graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at University of California Irvine.Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Contreras currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Contreras has experience treating conditions like Pterygium and Eye Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Contreras received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Contreras' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Contreras also speaks Spanish. Dr. Contreras is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Pterygium
Eye Pain
Ocular Hypertension
Pterygium
Eye Pain
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Ocular Hypertension
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scatter Laser Treatment
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Health Net
  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • WellPoint
  • Medicare
  • Power Select HMO
  • WellCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Large Group HMO
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Claudio S Contreras MD Inc.
    2120 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
  2. 2 Office
    2020 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
  3. 3 O'Connor Hospital
    2105 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

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2.8
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Patient Reviews
Apr 03, 2018
A year ago, I had a life changing eye surgery with Dr. Contreras removed my cataracts and implanted lens leaving me with perfect vision. He is a very experienced surgeon and thankful for his help. Do yourself a favor and don’t prolong cataract surgery!!!
Robin — Apr 03, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Mary's Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Irvine
    1997
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Contreras' profile.

Dr. Contreras frequently treats the following conditions: Pterygium and Eye Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA