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Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD
4.8 (59 Ratings)

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Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA.
Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD
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Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA.

About

Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Castillejos-Rios currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. Dr. Castillejos-Rios has experience treating conditions like Chorioretinal Scars among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Castillejos-Rios received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Castillejos-Rios' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Castillejos-Rios also speaks French. Dr. Castillejos-Rios is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
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
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medi-Cal
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Aetna
  • Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Plus POS
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • Health Net of California
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
    Health Net PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911
  2. 2 Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group
    342 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castillejos-Rios
4.8
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (54)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jul 03, 2024
Extremely qualify, answer all questions, very skillful and caring doctor
Brown Barry — Jul 03, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Toronto
    1987
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Castillejos-Rios' profile.

Dr. Castillejos-Rios frequently treats the following conditions: Chorioretinal Scars. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Castillejos-Rios, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA