Summary

Dr. Chavez has been practicing medicine since 1983 and was board certified in Ophthalmology in 1986. Dr. Chavez received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1977. He served his internship specializing in Rotating at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana and served his residency specializing in Ophthalmology at the University of Arizona Health Science Center.
Dr. Chavez trained at the Jules Stein Eye Institue
from 1983-1985 and was Chief of Comprehensive Ophthalmology at the UCLA department of ophthalmolgy
from 1985 to 1988. He entered private practice in late 1988.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 49 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Cesar Tizoc Chavez has 6 locations

American Eye Associates

1498 S La Brucherie RdEl Centro, CA 92243
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

835 3rd Ave

835 Third Ave Ste AChula Vista, CA 91911

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cesar Tizoc Chavez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cesar Tizoc Chavez has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cesar Tizoc Chavez has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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