Summary

Dr. William Smith is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California and completed his ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1981, following an earlier internal medicine residency at the same institution in 1977. With 53 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Smith brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Smith practices at Pacific Eye Institute in Temecula, California, and maintains hospital privileges at UCI Health Fountain Valley. He specializes in treating common eye conditions including cataracts, astigmatism, and diabetic retinopathy. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and advanced lens custom cataract surgery for patients seeking improved vision outcomes. Dr. Smith also provides BOTOX treatments as part of his comprehensive eye care services. Patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 53 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
  • Ophthalmology Linda Loma University Medical Center Loma Linda CA
  • 80 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Pacific Eye Institute

41877 Enterprise Cir N Ste 110Temecula, CA 92590
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. William Berwyn Smith, MDDr. Medi Eslani, MDDr. Colin Bacorn, MDDr. Kyle M. Green, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English Speaks English, Farsi Speaks English Speaks English
Temecula , CAChula Vista , CAChula Vista , CAChula Vista , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda CA Med School: University of California San Diego (UCSD) Med School: Washington University in St. Louis Med School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Berwyn Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Access Health Direct
  • Advantage Care
  • Aetna
  • Affiliated Health Fund
  • Affiliated Physicians IPA
  • Aligned Community Physicians Medical Group
  • All United Medical Group
  • Alliance Desert Physicians
  • Alpha Care Medical Group
  • American Benefit Plan Administration Inc.
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Beaver Medical Group
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Shield and Blue Shield of CA 65+ Rural Option
  • BPS
  • Brand New Day
  • California Foundation for Medical Care
  • Care More Health Plan
  • Care Vision Network
  • Carefirst
  • CCN
  • CCS
  • Center IPA
  • Central Health Plan Direct
  • Choice Medical Group
  • Choice One
  • Cigna Coventry Health
  • Desert Family Practice Associate
  • Desert Oasis
  • Desert Valley Medical Group

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Berwyn Smith has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Berwyn Smith has the following 12 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ophthalmology Linda Loma University Medical Center Loma Linda CA1981
Internal Medicine Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda CA1977

Medical School

Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda CAGraduated in 1973

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What languages does Dr. William Smith speak?
Dr. William Smith speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, and English.

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