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Best Ophthalmologists in Ontario

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated December 24, 2024

Introduction to Ophthalmology in Ontario

Overview of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye disorders and diseases.

Regular eye examinations are essential for maintaining good vision and detecting potential issues early.

Ophthalmology in Ontario's Healthcare Landscape

Ontario offers a range of ophthalmology services, from routine eye exams to advanced surgical procedures.

Ophthalmology services in Ontario are typically covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for medically necessary treatments.


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List of Ophthalmologists in Ontario

Dr. Louis Savar

Dr. Louis Savar

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - UCSF/CPMC (Fellowship Hospital, 2014)

Jules Stein Eye Insitute, UCLA (Residency Hospital, 2011)

University Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2008)

University C San Francisco (Medical School, 2007)

Uc Berkeley (Undergraduate School, 2003)

English

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Oculoplastic Surgery

Ophthalmology

Dr. Andrea Ching

Dr. Andrea Ching

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, German

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine, Department Of Ophthalmology (Residency Hospital, 2002)

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine, Department Of Internal Medicine (Internship Hospital, 1999)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1998)

English

German

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Dr. Charisse Chin

Dr. Charisse Chin

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Phone

(800) 345-8979

PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (Fellowship Hospital)

Wills Eye Hospital (Residency Hospital)

PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (Internship Hospital)

A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (Medical School)

University of Southern California (Undergraduate School)

English

Spanish

Vietnamese

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Oculoplastic Surgery

Dr. Samuel Kim

Dr. Samuel Kim

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center/Retina Group of Washington (Fellowship Hospital, 2017)

Loma Linda University Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2015)

Kettering Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2012)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2011)

University of California at Berkeley (Undergraduate School, 2005)

University of California, Berkeley - Molecular and Cellular Biology (Undergraduate School, 2005)

English

Korean

Spanish

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

Ophthalmology

Dr. Christopher Blanton

Dr. Christopher Blanton

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 825-3425

American Board of Ophthalmology

Wills Eye Hospital (Fellowship Hospital, 1993)

National Naval Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1992)

Naval Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1987)

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (Medical School, 1986)

English

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Cornea & Refractive Surgery

JJ

Dr. Jaskarn Johl

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Community Hospital of San Bernardino

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Ophthalmology

JD

Dr. Jonathan Duerksen

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(888) 750-0036

American Board of Ophthalmology

Childrens Hospital of Michigan (Fellowship Hospital, 1993)

White Memorial Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1992)

White Memorial Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1988)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1987)

English

Spanish

Ophthalmology

Dr. Joann Henwood

Dr. Joann Henwood

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

Western University Of Health Sciences College Of Optometry (Medical School, 2016)

U.C. Santa Barbara (Undergraduate School, 2011)

English

Optometry

Ophthalmology

Cornea & Refractive Surgery

TK

Dr. Terry Kang

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 427-5000

American Board of Ophthalmology

University of California at San Diego (Medical School, 2010)

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Dr. Nariman Nassiri

Dr. Nariman Nassiri

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

English

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Dr. Nishant Soni

Dr. Nishant Soni

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

University of Maryland (Residency Hospital, 2015)

Medstar Harbor Hospital Center (Internship Hospital, 2013)

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Medical School, 2012)

English

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Cornea & External Diseases

AC

Dr. Alexander De Castro-Abeger

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 931-9675

American Board of Ophthalmology

English

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

Dr. Catherine Sheils

Dr. Catherine Sheils

5.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Ophthalmology

English

Ophthalmology

Dr. Ryan Smith

Dr. Ryan Smith

4.9

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

UC-Irvine Department of Ophthalmology (Fellowship Hospital)

Stanford University Department of Ophthalmology (Residency Hospital)

Thomas Jefferson University|Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Medical School)

English

Spanish

University of California Irvine Medical Center

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Cornea & External Diseases

Dr. Peter Bekendam

Dr. Peter Bekendam

4.9

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine, Department Of Ophthalmology (Residency Hospital, 2008)

Internal Medicine Internship, Loma Linda University (Internship Hospital, 2005)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2004)

English

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

Dr. Paymohn Mahdavi

Dr. Paymohn Mahdavi

4.9

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 363-1450

American Board of Ophthalmology

Loma Linda University (Medical School, 2012)

English

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Dr. Aaron Savar

Dr. Aaron Savar

4.9

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery At U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Fellowship Hospital)

Harvard Medical School Residency Program In Ophthalmology (Residency Hospital)

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (Internship Hospital)

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Medical School)

Uc Berkeley (Undergraduate School)

English

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Oculoplastic Surgery

Ophthalmology

Dr. Jeffrey Tan

Dr. Jeffrey Tan

4.8

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Armenian, Mandarin, Spanish

Phone

(213) 483-8810

American Board of Ophthalmology

Usc Roski Eye Institute (Fellowship Hospital, 2017)

SUNY Downstate Brooklyn (Residency Hospital, 2015)

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Medical School, 2011)

English

Armenian

Mandarin

Spanish

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

California Hospital Medical Center

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Surgery

Dr. Edward Yung

Dr. Edward Yung

4.8

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Cantonese, Chinese, German

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Wills Eye Hospital (Fellowship Hospital, 2017)

Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine (Residency Hospital, 2016)

Internal Medicine Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2013)

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Medical School, 2012)

English

Cantonese

Chinese

German

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

Dr. Daniel Esmaili

Dr. Daniel Esmaili

4.8

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Armenian, Persian

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Mass Eye and Ear Infirm-Harvard Medical School (Fellowship Hospital, 2009)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Fellowship Hospital, 2009)

Scripps Mercy Hospital (Internship Hospital, 2004)

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Medical School, 2003)

University of California At Los Angeles (Undergraduate School, 1998)

English

Armenian

Persian

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

Ophthalmology

Dr. Pejman Bakhtiary

Dr. Pejman Bakhtiary

4.7

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(760) 956-1100

American Board of Ophthalmology

SHAHID BEHESHTI UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1998)

English

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Ophthalmology

SC

Dr. Sylvia Chang

4.6

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(702) 724-2020

American Board of Ophthalmology

English

Ophthalmology

Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar

Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar

4.6

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 951-1457

American Board of Ophthalmology

University of Illinois College of Medicine (Medical School, 1995)

English

Ophthalmology

RM

Dr. Ramin Monshizadeh

4.5

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 944-5353

American Board of Ophthalmology

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Medical School, 1993)

English

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Ophthalmology

AS

Dr. Amila Silva

4.5

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 427-3910

American Board of Ophthalmology

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS (Medical School, 2002)

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Dr. Douglas Matsunaga

Dr. Douglas Matsunaga

4.5

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Medical School)

English

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

Ophthalmology

WM

Dr. Wayne Martin

4.4

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(909) 860-6768

American Board of Ophthalmology

HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT (Medical School, 1983)

English

Spanish

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

San Dimas Community Hospital

Ophthalmology

Dr. Peter Win

Dr. Peter Win

4.1

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Burmese, Cantonese

Phone

(714) 888-2080

American Board of Ophthalmology

Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA (Fellowship Hospital, 2007)

Mayo Clinic Hospital (Residency Hospital, 2005)

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2002)

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Medical School, 2001)

English

Burmese

Cantonese

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

Adventist Health White Memorial

Ophthalmology

Dr. Julie King

Dr. Julie King

4.1

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 345-8979

American Board of Ophthalmology

Jules Stein Eye Institute, University Of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (Fellowship Hospital, 2005)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Residency Hospital, 2004)

University of California San Francisco-Department of Family & Community Medicine (Internship Hospital, 2000)

Pacific Union College (Undergraduate School, 1994)

English

Ophthalmology

Dr. Robert Lin

Dr. Robert Lin

4.0

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese

Phone

(626) 854-2020

Jules Stein Eye Institute UCLA School Med (Residency Hospital, 1998)

UCLA San Fernando Vly (Internship Hospital, 1995)

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (Medical School, 1994)

University of California at Berkeley (Undergraduate School, 1990)

English

Korean

Mandarin

Spanish

Vietnamese

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

BC

Dr. Blake Crawford

3.7

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(310) 838-3834

American Board of Ophthalmology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (Medical School, 2007)

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Dr. Priscilla Luke

Dr. Priscilla Luke

3.7

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(562) 531-2020

American Board of Ophthalmology

Comprehensive Chief Year (Fellowship Hospital, 2014)

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY|New York Medical College (Residency Hospital, 2012)

Loma Linda University Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2008)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

Ophthalmology

JT

Dr. Jonathan Tung

3.5

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 427-5000

American Board of Ophthalmology

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Ophthalmology

LS

Dr. Lance Siegel

1.8

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(909) 931-9675

American Board of Ophthalmology

American Board of Pediatrics

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1990)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

San Antonio Regional Hospital

Pediatrics

Ophthalmology

HP

Dr. Heena Patel

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Ophthalmology

English

Arabic

Ophthalmology

JH

Dr. Jaehong Han

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(919) 684-0415

Case Western Reserve University (Medical School)

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Ophthalmology

MP

Dr. Michael Pham

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 481-0436

Western University of Health Sciences (Medical School)

English

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Ophthalmology

JK

Dr. Johnny Khoury

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(702) 804-5556

American Board of Ophthalmology

American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (Medical School, 2005)

English

Ophthalmology

RZ

Dr. Rui Zhang

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

CASE WESTERN RESERVE CARE SYSTEM (Medical School, 2012)

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Ophthalmology

RN

Dr. Ramsudha Narala

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Armenian

Phone

(650) 723-6995

American Board of Ophthalmology

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (Medical School)

English

Armenian

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Dr. Erica Liu

Dr. Erica Liu

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Chinese

Phone

(626) 854-2020

American Board of Ophthalmology

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (Medical School, 2012)

English

Chinese

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery

MA

Dr. Marib Akanda

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 558-2154

American Board of Ophthalmology

English

Ophthalmology

Dr. Johnny Khoury

Dr. Johnny Khoury

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Dr. Johnny Khoury, an ophthalmologist based in Ontario, CA, brings a wealth of experience to his practice. His extensive education includes a Doctor of Medicine from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, followed by residencies at Vanderbilt University and Washington University in St. Louis, where he specialized in Ophthalmology. Dr. Khoury further honed his expertise through fellowships at Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he offers services in English and is affiliated with NVISION Laser Eye Centers. Dr. Khoury is associated with major networks like Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Medicare.

NVISION Laser Eye Centers

American Board of Ophthalmology

Medical School - American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Yale University, Internship in Internal Medicine

Vanderbilt University, Residency in Ophthalmology

Washington University, St. Louis, Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery

Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery

English

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna

Medicare

3155D Sedona Ct, Ste 100 Ontario, CA

1400 N Harbor Blvd, Ste 101 Fullerton, CA

(1 of 2) 3155D Sedona Ct, Ste 100 , Ontario, CA 91764 (2 of 2) 1400 N Harbor Blvd, Ste 101 Fullerton, CA

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar

Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar

N/A

Ontario, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar is an Ophthalmologist based in Ontario, CA. He completed his education at the University of Illinois, Chicago, the University of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, Northwestern University, and the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Pirnazar is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is affiliated with NVISION Laser Eye Centers. He accepts various insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Medicare.

NVISION Laser Eye Centers

American Board of Ophthalmology

Medical School - University of Illinois, Chicago, Doctor of Medicine

University of Chicago, Internship in Internal Medicine

Northwestern University, Evanston (Bachelor's)

Washington University, St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology

National Institute of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Fellowship in Laboratory of Central Nervous System Studies

University of California, Irvine, Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

English

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna

Medicare

3155D Sedona Ct, Ste 100 Ontario, CA

24022 Calle de la Plata, Ste 300 Laguna Hills, CA

4220 Von Karman Ave, #100 Newport Beach, CA

(1 of 3) 3155D Sedona Ct, Ste 100 , Ontario, CA 91764 (2 of 3) 24022 Calle de la Plata, Ste 300 , Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (3 of 3) 4220 Von Karman Ave, #100 Newport Beach, CA

Ophthalmologist

Choosing an Ophthalmologist in Ontario

Factors to Consider When Selecting an Ophthalmologist

Qualifications and Board Certifications

  • Verify American Board of Ophthalmology certification
  • Review educational background and specializations

Experience and Expertise

  • Consider years of practice and areas of specialization
  • Look for fellowships in specific eye conditions or treatments

Insurance and Network Participation

  • Check if the doctor accepts your insurance plan
  • Review network participation (e.g., BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare)

Steps in the Ophthalmologist Selection Process

Research Potential Providers

  • Use online directories and professional ophthalmology associations
  • Review doctor profiles on platforms like Zocdoc

Evaluate Credentials and Patient Feedback

  • Examine educational background and certifications
  • Read patient reviews and ratings when available

Consider Location and Accessibility

  • Check office locations and proximity to your residence or workplace
  • Evaluate availability of multiple office locations if applicable

Top-Ranked Ophthalmologists in Ontario

Dr. Johnny Khoury

Education and Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
  • Residency in Ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University
  • Fellowships at Washington University and Johns Hopkins University

Specializations

  • Cornea
  • External Diseases
  • Refractive Surgery

Practice Information

  • Affiliated with NVISION Laser Eye Centers
  • Accepts major insurance networks
  • Located at 3155D Sedona Ct, Ste 100, Ontario, CA 91764

Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar

Education and Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine from University of Illinois, Chicago
  • Residency in Ophthalmology at Washington University, St. Louis
  • Fellowship at University of California, Irvine

Specializations

  • Cornea
  • External Disease
  • Refractive Surgery

Practice Information

  • Affiliated with NVISION Laser Eye Centers
  • Accepts major insurance networks
  • Multiple office locations including Ontario, Laguna Hills, and Newport Beach

Additional Resources for Finding Ophthalmologists in Ontario

Professional Organizations and Directories

American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Offers a 'Find an Ophthalmologist' tool
  • Provides educational resources about eye health

California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

  • Local organization with resources specific to California
  • May offer a directory of members in the Ontario area

Online Review Platforms and Healthcare Provider Databases

Zocdoc

  • Platform where the featured doctors' profiles were found
  • Allows scheduling appointments and reading patient reviews

Healthgrades

  • Comprehensive database of healthcare providers
  • Includes patient reviews and ratings

Medicare.gov Physician Compare

  • Official U.S. government site for Medicare-approved providers
  • Useful for patients with Medicare coverage

Local Healthcare Networks

NVISION Laser Eye Centers

  • Both featured doctors are affiliated with this network
  • May provide additional information about their ophthalmologists

Local Hospitals and Clinics

  • Often have referral services for specialists
  • May have ophthalmology departments with physician directories