4.6
16 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Schanzlin, a recipient of some of the most prestigious awards in Ophthalmology, is recognized around the world as a leader and authority on refractive surgery. During his twenty-five years in this exploding field, he has helped develop many new technologies, including the FDA approved Intacs and the excimer laser. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Chicago, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. Dr. Schanzlin then elected to subspecialize in Cornea and External Diseases, completing fellowships at both, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California, San Francisco. He advanced rapidly through the academic ranks, achieving the rank of full professor after only five years as a member of the faculty at the University of Southern California. Remarkably early in his already outstanding career, Dr. Schanzlin was selected as Chairman and Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at St. Louis University where he built …the Anheuser-Busch Eye Institute. In 1996, Dr. Schanzlin was recruited to serve as Professor of Ophthalmology and establish and direct the Keratorefractive Surgery Division at the University of California, San Diegos Shiley Eye Center. Dr. Schanzlin continues to be a popular and respected instructor, as he travels the world training his colleagues. In 2012 Dr. Schanzlin joined Dr. Michael Gordon and Dr. Jack Weiss to form Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute located in La Jolla, CA.
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- 51 years of experience
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- 7 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 25 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute
4130 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 300La Jolla, CA 92037Mon8:00 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
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 51 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Vietnamese | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| La Jolla , CA | Chula Vista , CA | Chula Vista , CA | Chula Vista , CA |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine | Med School: University of Rome | Med School: Washington University in St. Louis |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. David John Schanzlin has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. David John Schanzlin has the following 25 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School
Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
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