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Summary
Dr. Patricia Bainter is an ophthalmologist who focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and brings over three decades of experience to her practice. Dr. Bainter is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient community.
Dr. Bainter practices at Torrey Pines Eye Care in La Jolla, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. She specializes in treating common eye conditions including cataracts, nearsightedness, and glaucoma. Her practice offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
Dr. Bainter practices at Torrey Pines Eye Care in La Jolla, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. She specializes in treating common eye conditions including cataracts, nearsightedness, and glaucoma. Her practice offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 34 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 34 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| LA JOLLA , CA | Chula Vista , CA | El Centro , CA | Chula Vista , CA |
| Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine | Med School: Washington University in St. Louis | Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine | Med School: UCSF |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Patricia Sonia Bainter has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Patricia Sonia Bainter has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Colorado School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Patricia Bainter accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Patricia Bainter has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Patricia Bainter's office located?
- Dr. Patricia Bainter's office is located at 8950 VILLA LA JOLLA DR STE C130, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Patricia Bainter affiliated with?
- Dr. Patricia Bainter is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
- What languages does Dr. Patricia Bainter speak?
- Dr. Patricia Bainter speaks Spanish and English.
- Does Dr. Patricia Bainter accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Patricia Bainter accepts on their Vitals profile.
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