Summary

Dr. Derek Welsbie treats glaucoma and performs tonometry, vision tests, and visual field testing. He practices ophthalmology and has 20 years of experience, with an affiliation at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Dr. Welsbie earned his MD and PhD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and sees patients in San Diego, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.8
  • 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 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9415 Compass Point Dr SSan Diego, CA 92126
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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Derek S. Welsbie, MD, PhDDr. George Papastergiou, MD, PhDDr. Walid F. Abdallah, MD, PhD, FRCSDr. Emma C. McDonnell, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
1.8 
20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
San Diego , CAEl Centro , CAEl Centro , CANational City , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University of Rome Med School: Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Derek S. Welsbie

  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Derek S. Welsbie has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Derek S. Welsbie has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Derek S. Welsbie holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2006.

NPI Number

Derek S. Welsbie's NPI number is 1588869945.

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Derek Welsbie's office is located at 9415 Compass Point Dr S, San Diego, CA, 92126.
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Derek Welsbie speaks English.
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