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Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Aguilar graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Stanford Medical Center.Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Aguilar currently practices at San Francisco Eye Institute and are affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus. Dr. Aguilar has experience treating conditions like Chalazion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Aguilar received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Aguilar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Aguilar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Aguilar is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chalazion
Stye
Corneal Diseases
Chalazion
Stye
Corneal Diseases
Chalazion
Stye
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Corneal Diseases
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Optic Neuritis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Birthmark
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
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Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Botox® Injection
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eye Examination
Eyelid Lift
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Juvéderm® Injection
Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Skin Grafts
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Wound Repair
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Hill Physicians Medical Group
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Health Net PPO

Locations

  1. 1 San Francisco Eye Institute
    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310, San Francisco, CA 94102
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    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aguilar
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Dec 11, 2021
I've been a patient for about 12 years - he is simply the best. Did an amazing job with my cataract surgery - 20/20 vision! When ophthalmologists in San Francisco need cataract surgery, they see Dr Aguilar
— Dec 11, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UCLA-Harbor General Hospital
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1980
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Aguilar's profile.

Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus.

Yes, Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA