Summary

Meet Dr. Babak Shabatian


Dr. Babak Shabatian is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Physician Owner of Anacapa Vision and founder and director of Cali Eye and Laser Institute.


Dr. Shabatian attended the University of California in Los Angeles for his undergraduate studies. He earned a degree in Bachelors of Science and graduated with top honors of summa cum laude. He then went on to the prestigious Boston University School of Medicine to earn his Medical Degree, after which he completed an internship in General Surgery at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles California.


He completed his ophthalmology residency training in New York at North Shore – Long Island Jewish Hospital, affiliates of New York University Medical Center, and Albert Einstein School of Medicine. He was chosen to serve as the Chief Resident in his final year of residency. Dr. Shabatian then completed a subspecialty Fellowship training in Medical Diseases of Vitreous and Retina at SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York.


Dr. Shabatian practices comprehensive ophthalmology with a focus on advanced cataract surgery, and treatment of Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy.


He has performed thousands of procedures with excellent and predictable results. He is frequently invited to lecture on topics of refractive and advance cataract surgery. He has a sense of compassion in his medical practice. Upon meeting him, his patients will appreciate his warmth and positive energy.


Eye surgery gives him the opportunity to transform lives in minutes. He is committed to ensuring that his patients have a great experience at every level of their care.


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Office Locations

Dr. Babak Shabatian has 3 locations

Cali Eye Institute - Lancaster

1739 WEST AVELancaster, CA 93534
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Anacapa Vision

1280 S Victoria Ave Ste 160Ventura, CA 93003
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cali Eye Institute - Torrance

19000 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 100Torrance, CA 90503

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English, Farsi
  • SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Babak Shabatian

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Premier Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Babak Shabatian has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Babak Shabatian has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctors, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York

Residency

Long Island Jewish Hospital

Medical School

Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Babak Shabatian's office located?
Dr. Babak Shabatian's office is located at 1739 WEST AVE, Lancaster, CA, 93534.
Does Dr. Babak Shabatian accept my insurance?
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