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Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD
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Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA.
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Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA.

About

Dr. McGuire graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Ny Med College.Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. McGuire currently practices at Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana and are affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center. Dr. McGuire has experience treating conditions like Vitreous Hemorrhage, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McGuire received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 124 times. Dr. McGuire's office accepts new patients. Dr. McGuire is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Birth Defects
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetes
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Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypopyon
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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    Priority Select HMO
  • Premium
  • Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Southern CA Value HMO
  • ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
  • Pathway-CA HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Vivity CA HMO
  • SignatureValue Alliance
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Basic HMO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Aetna HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana
    2010 E 1st St Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 216-8820

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McGuire
4.7
Based on 124 Reviews
5 Stars (111)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Jun 04, 2024
Referred for review of specific problem. Quickly and efficiently appraised. Doctor was friendly and so was staff.
— Jun 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ny Med College
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. McGuire frequently treats the following conditions: Vitreous Hemorrhage, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Desmond McGuire, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Orange County Global Medical Center

    1001 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA