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Dr. Gitane Patel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Gitane Patel, MD
3.5 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Gitane Patel, MD
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Dr. Gitane Patel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY. Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Patel currently practices at Scripps Physicians Medical Group and are affiliated with Paradise Valley Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Stye
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Trichiasis
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Keratitis
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Goniotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Cornea Transplant
Dacryocystectomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Aetna
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Physicians Medical Group
    6945 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
  2. 2 Retina Institute of California Medical Group A California Medical Par
    2240 E Plaza Blvd Ste F, National City, CA 91950
  3. 3 West Coast Eye Care Associates
    450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, El Cajon, CA 92020
  4. 4 West Coast Eye Care Associates
    6945 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
  5. 5 Office
    300 S Pierce St Ste 200, El Cajon, CA 92020
  6. 6 Acuity Eye Group
    100 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
3.5
Based on 6 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 10, 2017
I was quite pleased with the cataract surgery and related care I received from Dr. Patel. He is also quite friendly, punctual, and professional.
Tom H. in San Diego, CA — Mar 10, 2017
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is affiliated with Paradise Valley Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gitane Patel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, National City, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA