Summary

Dr. Craig Blackwell is an ophthalmologist with 46 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision care procedures. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Forest Park Hospital. Dr. Blackwell speaks Spanish and Tagalog, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Blackwell practices at Dominican Hospital and provides care at locations in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. He specializes in treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, helping patients manage these serious eye conditions. His services include retinal imaging and comprehensive vision tests to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients rate Dr. Blackwell 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 46 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • Forest Park Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Craig Lindsey Blackwell has 4 locations

Watsonville Community Hospital

75 Nielson StWatsonville, CA 95076

Craig L Blackwell MD

1667 Dominican Way Ste 130Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cypress Outpatient Surgical Center Inc

1665 Dominican Way Ste 120Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Mon7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065

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3.3 
46 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English, Korean Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Watsonville , CASan Jose , CALos Gatos , CACupertino , CA
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Craig Lindsey Blackwell

  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Craig Lindsey Blackwell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Craig Lindsey Blackwell 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

46 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Forest Park Hospital

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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