Summary

Dr. Steven Yaplee specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. With four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Yaplee has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Yaplee practices at Triangle Eye Institute in Bakersfield, California. His clinical expertise includes treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, as well as managing cataracts. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and dilated eye exams, along with comprehensive vision testing to assess patients' overall eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 41 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Triangle Eye Institute

9700 Brimhall Rd Ste 100Bakersfield, CA 93312
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

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Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee, MDDr. Amr Medhat Kouchouk, MDDr. Nika Bagheri, MDDr. Dante Joseph Pieramici, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
41 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 35 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, Arabic Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CABAKERSFIELD , CAWestlake Village , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • QualCare
  • QualCare - IPA
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee 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

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor College Of Medicine

Medical School

Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Steven Yaplee accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Steven Yaplee accepting new patients?
Dr. Steven Yaplee is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Steven Yaplee's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Steven Yaplee accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Steven Yaplee has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Steven Yaplee's office located?
Dr. Steven Yaplee's office is located at 9700 Brimhall Rd Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA, 93312.
What languages does Dr. Steven Yaplee speak?
Dr. Steven Yaplee speaks English and Spanish.

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