Summary

Dr. Galen Winegardner specializes in ophthalmology with expertise in complex retinal conditions. They completed medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and pursued residency training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. With 62 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Winegardner brings extensive knowledge to treating vision-threatening conditions. They are fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Winegardner practices at the Sutter Gould Eye Care Center in Modesto, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Oak Valley Hospital. They focus on serious retinal conditions including retinal detachment and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Winegardner also treats diabetic eye disease, helping patients manage vision complications from diabetes. Their diagnostic expertise includes advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to assess eye health in detail.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 62 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mayo Clinic And Medical School
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Sutter Gould Eye Care Center

1011 Sylvan Ave Ste CModesto, CA 95350
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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4.6 
62 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Modesto , CATurlock , CAStockton , CAStockton , CA
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Galen Elwood Winegardner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Galen Elwood Winegardner has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Galen Elwood Winegardner has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

62 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mayo Clinic And Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1964.

NPI Number

Dr. Winegardner's NPI number is 1962590596.

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Dr. Galen Winegardner is affiliated with OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL.
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