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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD
3.8 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
San Diego, CA
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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Yamada currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. Dr. Yamada has experience treating conditions like Pterygium, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yamada received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Yamada's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Yamada also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Yamada is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pterygium
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Pterygium
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans POS
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1040 University Ave Ste B209A, San Diego, CA 92103

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yamada
3.8
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 08, 2019
good results--bottom line eye glass script
Gay A Williams — Aug 08, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital-San Diego
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Southwestern Medical Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Kentaro Yamada, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yamada's profile.

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

Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, National City, CA