1.8
5 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Derek Welsbie is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with particular expertise in glaucoma treatment. He earned both his MD and PhD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, bringing 20 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Welsbie speaks English and combines his medical training with research experience to provide advanced eye care.
Dr. Welsbie practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He focuses on treating glaucoma and performs comprehensive eye exams to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. His expertise includes specialized procedures such as gonioscopy, which allows detailed examination of the eye's drainage system to assess glaucoma risk and progression.
Dr. Welsbie practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He focuses on treating glaucoma and performs comprehensive eye exams to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. His expertise includes specialized procedures such as gonioscopy, which allows detailed examination of the eye's drainage system to assess glaucoma risk and progression.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
UC San Diego Health
9415 Compass Point Dr SSan Diego, CA 92126 Tel: (858) 534-6290
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
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| 20 Years of Experience | |||
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
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| Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: University of Rome | Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine | Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek S. Welsbie
Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek S. Welsbie has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Derek S. Welsbie has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 2006
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