Summary

Dr. Alan Westeren treats glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and performs retinal imaging, ophthalmoscopy, and vision tests. He practices ophthalmology, preventative medicine, and family medicine and has 33 years of experience. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Dr. Westeren completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He sees patients in La Jolla, Chula Vista, San Diego, and Encinitas, California. He speaks English and Spanish.

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Quick Facts

  • 2.9
  • 33 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Carl Westeren has 4 locations

Expert Vision Care Medical Group Inc

6529 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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La Jolla , CANational City , CANational City , CATemecula , CA
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Carl Westeren has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Carl Westeren has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Family Medicine
  • Flu (Human Influenza)
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Alan Carl Westeren holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Pennsylvania Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Westeren's NPI number is 1962513135.

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