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Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD
4.6 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD
4.6 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Handler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Dr. Handler has experience treating conditions like Blindness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Handler received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Handler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Handler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Handler is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Blindness
Tear Duct Surgery
Farsightedness
Blindness
Tear Duct Surgery
Farsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Acquired Coloboma
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Botox® Injection
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Advantage-CA PPO
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Shield of California

Locations

  1. 1 Russell P Edwards MD APC
    3969 4th Ave Ste 301, San Diego, CA 92103

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Handler
4.6
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Jul 17, 2020
Knowledgable and kind. Clearly has a passion for her work and takes pride in a job well done. My kind of doctor!!!
tamara schneidmiller — Jul 17, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Yes, Dr. Suzanne Handler, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA