Summary

Dr. Clarissa Tendero is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been practicing for over four decades, bringing extensive expertise to her patients. Dr. Tendero is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Tendero practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations, including facilities in Sacramento, Walnut Creek, and the Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, California. She focuses on treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common eye conditions affecting adults. Her clinical expertise includes performing dilated eye exams and tonometry to monitor eye pressure and detect early signs of vision problems. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 41 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Clarissa Sylvana Tendero has 3 locations

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Dr. Clarissa Sylvana Tendero, MDDr. Ketaki Milind PanseDr. Augustine M Saiz, MDDr. Howard Douglas Cooper, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgeryOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
41 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Mather , CANew Orleans , LASacramento , CASacramento , CA
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Clarissa Sylvana Tendero

  • AARP
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Clarissa Sylvana Tendero has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Clarissa Sylvana Tendero has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Clarissa Tendero speaks English and Spanish.
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