Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dr. Swaraj Bose is a leading neuro-ophthalmologist, orbital surgeon and strabismus specialist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Culver City area, providing the best care for a broad array of conditions, including complex and specialty issues such as optic neuropathies, lacrimal disorders, eyelid disorders, cranial nerve palsies and ocular diseases. As an accomplished surgeon and research scientist, Dr. Bose works closely with patients to determine the best course of care for optimal outcomes, even in the most complex cases. His advanced skills and expertise combined with a personal, compassionate approach help patients feel confident in the medical and surgical care they receive, and he is committed to taking time with each patient to ensure every question and concern is completely addressed.
After receiving his bachelor of science degree in zoology at Delhi University, Dr. Bose completed his medical degree at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and an internship and residency in general medicine and ophthalmology in India. Upon his arrival in the U.S., he completed an additional internship in internal medicine at the Veterans Administration Hospital and New York University Medical Center, and a residency in ophthalmology at New York University Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Bose has completed fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology, neuroplastics and orbital surgery (Doheny Eye Institute University of Southern California – Los Angeles), neurovascular neuro-ophthalmology (New York University Medical Center and New York Eye & Ear Infirmary), and glaucoma research and visual psychophysics (Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania).
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Bose is an associate professor of ophthalmology and neurology at the University of California, Irvine, and an attending physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He has received several awards and accolades, including Best Doctors in America, America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Castle-Connolly’s Best Doctor in Southern California and Physician of Excellence Award (OCMA). In addition, Dr. Bose has held several university research and teaching positions, has served as principal and co-investigator on numerous NIH-funded clinical studies, and has been widely published.
Dr. Alex Onishi is a skilled ophthalmologist serving patients throughout Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area at the practice of E. Joseph Nadji, MD.
Dr. Onishi is a native Californian who graduated with the highest distinction from the University of California, Berkeley. He then spent four years of medical school in Chicago at Northwestern University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He went on to complete his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of California, Los Angeles Stein Eye Institute.
Dr. Onishi offers the full spectrum of ophthalmology services, with a special interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He performs conventional and laser-assisted cataract surgery with both traditional and advanced technology lenses, as well as laser vision correction. He also diagnoses and treats conditions such as dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. His priorities are to better understand his patients’ visual goals and help them achieve those goals to improve their quality of vision and, therefore, quality of life.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Onishi’s hobbies include weightlifting, soccer, pickleball, and hiking. He also enjoys caring for his houseplants.
“I made an online appointment, and I received both a text AND email confirmation yesterday clearly verifying my appointment date and time. When I arrived to the office, the front desk girl very rudely told me I did not have an appointment. I showed her my confirmations, which she did not acknowledge. She explicitly told me the only way to make an appointment is to call. I told her when I called to make an appointment, no one picked up and the voicemail clearly states that you can book an appointment online at any time. Yet, she rudely dismissed me and said next time I must call to make an appointment. I said you should really change your voicemail message if you are not offering online bookings, to which she rolled her eyes and scoffed. I am a medical assistant and work in a doctors office and would never imagine 1) blaming the patient for clearly a mistake that was on the office and 2) doing it in such a rude manner. She did not once offer any apology or explanation. It was honestly unbelievable. Thankfully I was able to be seen, and Dr. Onishi is great, but the staff seriously needs to go through some kind of sensitivity training because that was absurd. And if you are not accepting online bookings, you should not be sending text AND email confirmations. Really disappointing.”
Dr. Nadji is a fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist. He takes pride in giving each patient individual attention and always allows them the chance to ask any and all of their questions. He specializes in sutureless cataract surgery and is one of the few surgeons in Santa Monica performing the newest laser cataract surgery. He is available for ophthalmic consultation and can screen for glaucoma, dry eyes, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetes.
Dr. Nadji graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern. He then moved to New York to complete his residency at Nassau University Medical Center and his cornea fellowship at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island under the mentorship of Dr. Henry Perry and Dr. Eric Donennfeld, two leaders in the field. In fellowship, Dr. Nadji specialized in advanced cataract surgery, advanced dry eye management, premium intraocular lenses, and the latest techniques in laser and refractive surgery.
In his free time, Dr. Nadji can be found playing sports and enjoying the weather with his wife and two daughters. Dr. Nadji knows your time is valuable and aims for each patient to leave informed and satisfied.
“The care I received from the entire staff was friendly, professional, and thorough. I visited Dr. Nadji for my blepheritis and he was aware of more treatments than my previous ophthalmologist.”
Highly experienced ophthalmologist Randa Garrana, MD, one of a small number of eye surgeons to rank in the top 1% in vision-correction experience in the United States. She specializes in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Advanced Lasik in Manhattan, New York City, and Long Beach, California. Dr. Garrana offers general eye exams, LASIK, PRK, Corneal Cross-Linking, Refractive Cataract Surgery, and much more. With her extensive experience, use of state-of-the-art technology, and dedication to compassionate patient care, she’s one of the most popular ophthalmologists in Southern California and New York City. Dr. Garrana has earned multiple Patient’s Choice awards and was also named a California Top Doc and a New York Top Doc in recent years.
Dr. Garrana earned her medical degree at the American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Lebanon. She then completed a research fellowship in Corneal Wound Healing at Georgetown University Center for Sight in Washington, DC. Dr. Garrana completed her Internship at New York University Medical Center, then went on to complete her Ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.
With her extensive LASIK and PRK research work and impressive academic record, Dr. Garrana was accepted to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School in Boston for specialty training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Garrana never stops broadening her knowledge and is continually honing her skills to ensure that her patients always get the best outcomes and care using the very best technology
Dr. Garrana knows that the eyes are among the body’s most important organs, and that good eyesight is truly a gift. Dr. Garrana has made it her life’s goal to correct and restore vision problems in patients from all walks of life. She believes that everyone deserves to enjoy clear vision. To this end, she promises patients customized and compassionate care using the latest, cutting-edge technology.
To get a free LASIK consultation or schedule an appointment, click online booking or call Advanced Lasik today.
Dr. Shelly Bagai Lapsi, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director for Omni Eye Care, with convenient locations in Covina and El Monte, California. With her extensive training, Dr. Lapsi is committed to providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care to her patients, utilizing the most recent medical and surgical advances. Her philosophy is to be actively engaged and dedicated to delivering this mission to her patients.
She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine, nationally recognized for its excellent training programs. Subsequently, she completed her residency at the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology, a rigorous, top-tier program emphasizing a strong foundation in medical and surgical ophthalmology. At the University of Washington, she trained with many of the world’s most renowned ophthalmologists considered to be pioneers in the field.
Dr. Lapsi’s areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma. Additionally, diabetic screening and macular degeneration care are central to her patient-centric approach. First and foremost, the goal of Omni Eye Care is to assist patients in maintaining excellent vision and eye health.
When she is not practicing ophthalmology, Dr. Lapsi spends time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and photography, as well as traveling with her family. If you’re interested in ophthalmology services in the San Gabriel Valley, Dr. Lapsi is an exceptional eye physician and surgeon. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve optimal eye health.
David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, California. He is one of few refractive surgeons specializing in surgery of the cornea — the part of the eye treated by LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and most other types of refractive surgery.
Because of his training, experience, and outstanding results, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye care specialists for both routine and complex eye surgery, as well as referrals from his satisfied patients.
After completing his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, Dr. Fuerst continued his training at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, completing his fellowship in cornea and external disease.
Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Fuerst is a recognized mentor and educator. He served as the residency program director at White Memorial Medical Center and as an on-staff teacher at the University of Southern California (USC), which are both located in Los Angeles.
Dr. Fuerst provides compassionate care and treats each patient like a member of his family.
“The woman who did my initial exam - im sorry I don’t remember her name but she has very long hair- was so sweet, it made my visit very pleasant and comfortable. Doctor Fuerst took extra time to explain some eye things to me, which made my visit educational! I appreciated that my exam was thorough and I felt taken care of. ”
Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, California. Dr. Fuerst takes a patient-centered approach to care, treating each patient like a member of the family. She specializes in performing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery.
Dr. Fuerst completed medical school at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received multiple teaching awards. She continued her training at the renowned Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Fuerst completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship in cornea and external disease, where she learned and performed the latest techniques in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.
Committed to her profession, Dr. Fuerst has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She’s also been awarded for her research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.
She has been voted to Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars 2022-2025 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023-2024. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures.
Scott W. Beeve is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing at Beeve Vision Care Center in Glendale, California. He specializes in laser vision correction and holds multiple certifications in laser and refractive surgeries, including iDesign iLASIK and multifocal intraocular lens implantation. Dr. Beeve has been performing LASIK procedures since 1999 and is a leading provider of cataract surgery. He also offers comprehensive eye care services, including diagnostics and treatment of conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, emergencies and dry eyes.
Since 2000, Dr. Beeve has been voted Glendale’s Best and Foothills’ Best Ophthalmologist by the Los Angeles Times-Glendale News-Press Readers Poll. He also received the Pasadena Best Doctors Award, the KCAL Best of LA, the Patients Choice Award for Best Ophthalmologists, and the Consumers Research Council of America Top Ophthalmologists awards year after year.
Dr. Beeve also remains active as part of the medical staff of the Eye Surgical Center, Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Glendale Adventist Hospital. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Graduating cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loma Linda University, Dr. Beeve later earned his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship in internal medicine and pursued his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
When not working with his patients, Dr. Beeve focuses on his work as a board member and volunteer eye physician and surgeon as part of his family’s Beeve Foundation for World Eye and Health.
I welcome you to our website, and hopefully, at some point, to our office located in Encino, California. The purpose of this website is to give potential patients some basic information about my office and myself, David Paikal, MD. My practice specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, where I favor conservative approaches, striving to be true to the bioethical tenet of “first do no harm.”
My staff and I will do everything possible to take the best care of you. The reason we can do so is because we love what we do: helping people to see better. Sometimes, that means admitting that we don’t have all the answers and referring you elsewhere. No one physician knows it all, and my staff and I are fortunate to have strong relationships with various sub-specialists, including academicians at universities, should the need arise.
In the great city of Los Angeles, we are blessed to have many world-class ophthalmologists, and therefore, your eyes will more than likely be in the best of hands with the majority of eye-care providers. Ultimately, your decision as a patient on whom to choose will really rest on who you feel most comfortable with, and where you can achieve the kind of patient-doctor relationship you are looking for.
My educational background is attached for those of you who are interested. I wish you health and happiness.
Sincerely,
David Paikal, M.D. Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Stein Eye Institute
Kavita Surti, MD, is a lead physician and cosmetic specialist at Rancho Wellness Aesthetic, a state-of-the-art cosmetic medicine practice located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. With nearly 15 years in the medical field, Dr. Surti is passionate about using her expertise and experience to help patients in the San Bernardino area look and feel their absolute best.
Dr. Surti provides a full scope of cosmetic services, including advanced laser procedures for skin rejuvenation and tattoo removal, and Botox® and dermal fillers for long-lasting wrinkle reduction. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she specializes in blepharoplasty, a cosmetic eyelid surgery designed to lift loose or droopy eyelids.
To help her patients get the aesthetic results they’re seeking, Dr. Surti always strives to maintain the highest level of communication. She believes that listening to patients’ concerns, educating them on their options, and placing their goals at the forefront of her treatment recommendations are all part of delivering of first-rate care.
After graduating with highest honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Surti received her medical degree, also with highest honors, from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She then went on to complete a three-year residency program in ophthalmology at the nationally renowned program of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Surti is also the founder and medical director of Citrus Valley Eye Care in Covina, California. She’s fluent in Spanish and welcomes all patients.
At Apex Retina Institute, board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Darren Knight, MD, provides complete eye care to adults in Long Beach, California, and throughout Los Angeles County.
Dr. Darren Knight is a proud South Bay native. He graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and went on to complete medical school at the prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After an internal medicine internship at Mount Sinai in New York City, he returned to Southern California to complete his ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Knight later pursued a vigorous two-year fellowship focused on medical and surgical vitreoretinal disease at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Knight is passionate about caring for his patients and equipping them with the knowledge they need to understand their diagnosis and achieve their best vision. He strives to guide his patients to a complete understanding of their illness and best practices through a philosophy rooted in compassion, kindness, and dignity. Every patient who walks in the door is treated with the same attention and care that would be given to his own family.
Dr. Knight takes pride in his ability to share his knowledge of retinal disease with others. During his residency, he was selected by his fellow residents as the teacher of the year. Dr. Knight stays current on the latest developments in retinal disease and surgery so that his patients can achieve the best outcomes. Through cutting-edge technology and medications, he ensures that his patients receive quality care that enables them to improve their quality of life.
He has a particular interest in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, macular holes, epiretinal membranes (macular puckers), and retinal detachments.
Dr. Knight has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Retina, Ophthalmology, and JAMA Ophthalmology. He has participated in various clinical trials as both a sub-investigator and principal investigator. Dr. Knight has presented his research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the Association of Research for Vision and Ophthalmology. He was also an Ophthalmology Times research scholar finalist for his research on “Retinal Morphology and its Influence on Operative Outcomes in Refractive Lens Exchange Patients.”
Dr. Knight is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is also a member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
In his free time, Dr. Knight enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers and USC Trojans, and streaming the latest movies/shows. Don’t forget to ask him about his favorites.
Apex Retina Institute is conveniently located and features cutting-edge diagnostics onsite, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), widefield fundus photography, fundus autofluorescence, and fluorescein angiography. We specialize in diagnosing and treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and retinal detachments.
Call Apex Retina Institute today to request an eye exam or make your appointment online.
Arthur Astorino, Jr., MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing since 1988. He provides exceptional eye care to his patients at Astorino & Associates Eye Center in Newport Beach, California, in areas like general ophthalmology, advanced cataract care, and refractive surgery.
Dr. Astorino earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He’s currently an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at UCLA. Dr. Astorino is also a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
In his practice, Dr. Astorino believes in treating his patients as collaborators in their care. He always takes the time to educate them on their conditions and treatment options while bringing warmth, compassion, and professionalism to his services.
His friendly demeanor and medical expertise have made him a highly sought-after provider in his community and has earned him numerous awards, including the Patient Choice Award, the Compassionate Doctor Award, and America’s Most Honored Professionals Award.
Dr. Astorino is excited to meet new patients and to continue his care of returning clients at Astorino & Associates Eye Center.
“Dr Asterino and staff has provided 3 cataract surgeries with impressive results. Everyone on staff is the best with kindness and understanding your needs. I would highly recommend this office to anyone seeking top quality eyecare, they are simply the best.........”
Dr. Arthur Astorino, MD
Ophthalmologist
1525 Superior Avenue
Ste 101
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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