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Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology* Age 50
Dr. Vivek Patel, MD
4.9 (881 Ratings)
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Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is a Neuro-Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA.
Dr. Vivek Patel, MD
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Dr. Vivek Patel, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology* Age 50
Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is a Neuro-Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2001 and completed a residency at McGill University School of Medicine.Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is a Neuro-Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Patel has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Strabismus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Patel received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 881 times. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel also speaks French and Gujarati. Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Strabismus
Bell's Palsy
Convergence Insufficiency
Diplopia
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Blindness
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Heterophoria
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vertical Heterophoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Cyclotropia
Descemetocele
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuro-Ophthalmological Disorders
Night Blindness
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Parkinson's Disease
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Strabismus-Like Double Vision
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trichiasis
Vision Disorders
Vision Loss
B-Scan Ultrasound
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Strabismus Examination
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Select PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
4.9
Based on 881 Reviews
5 Stars (818)
4 Stars (35)
3 Stars (8)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (17)

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May 29, 2024
Efficient, pleasant, knowledgeable - excellent overall
— May 29, 2024
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Languages Spoken
French
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • McGill University Health Centre
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGill University School of Medicine
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Patel frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Strabismus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA