Summary

Dr. Stephen Bylsma specializes in ophthalmology, bringing 37 years of dedicated experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UCSD Medical Center. Dr. Bylsma is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse patient community.

Dr. Bylsma practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, and San Luis Obispo, with his primary affiliation at Marian Regional Medical Center. He focuses on treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, tonometry to measure eye pressure, and retinal imaging to assess eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 37 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Stephen Scott Bylsma has 5 locations

Kendall Shepard Eye Center

910 E Stowell RdSanta Maria, CA 93454
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

Shepard Eye Center Lompoc

425 W Central Ave Ste 102Lompoc, CA 93436
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

Syv Eye Care And Surgery

2040 Viborg Rd Ste 240Solvang, CA 93463
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

San Luis Obispo Eye Associates

689 Tank Farm Rd Ste 100San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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

Premier Surgery Center Of Santa Maria

816 E Enos Dr Ste BSanta Maria, CA 93454
Mon6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Stephen Scott Bylsma, MDDr. William Edwards Mcree, MDDr. Ragui Wassef Sedeek, MDDr. Mark David Sherman, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.9 
4.8 
37 Years of Experience 42 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, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, French Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Maria , CASan Luis Obispo , CASanta Maria , CALompoc , CA
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Yale School of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Scott Bylsma

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • CenCal Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Security Life
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen Scott Bylsma has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen Scott Bylsma has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

Oregon Health & Science University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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