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Dr. Steven Zelko, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Steven Zelko, MD
4.8 (21 Ratings)
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Dr. Steven Zelko, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Steven Zelko, MD
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Dr. Steven Zelko, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Steven Zelko, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Steven Zelko, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Zelko currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Zelko has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Accommodation Disorders and Presbyopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zelko received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Zelko's office accepts new patients. Dr. Zelko is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Floaters
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Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Tear Duct Disorders
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Senile Cataracts
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Farsightedness
Heterophoria
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premium
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Steven D Zelko MD
    1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  2. 2 Family Eyecare Optometry Center PC
    2030 Viborg Rd Ste 105, Solvang, CA 93463

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zelko
4.8
Based on 21 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Sep 02, 2024
Dr. Zelko is devoted to patient care. He is articulate, educates the patient, does proper assessment, intervention and evaluation. He is caring and concerned. He took the time to listen and properly evaluate the situation. I think he is terrific.
April Chepovskygold, J.D., R.N. — Sep 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hawaii
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    1990
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Zelko frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Accommodation Disorders and Presbyopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Zelko, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Steven Zelko, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA