Summary

Dr. Richard Mcdonald is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 46 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Mcdonald has built extensive expertise in caring for patients with complex eye conditions. He speaks Chinese and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Mcdonald practices at West Coast Retina in Corte Madera, California, and maintains affiliations with several respected hospitals including UCSF Health St Marys Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus, Mills Health Center, and California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal Campus. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, two leading causes of vision loss. He performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions, along with anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve vision. Patients rate him 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 29 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

West Coast Retina

100 Tamal Plz Ste 120Corte Madera, CA 94925
Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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46 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, French, Russian, Spanish Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Corte Madera , CAVallejo , CADaly City , CAMonterey , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Mcdonald

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Mcdonald has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Mcdonald has the following 29 areas of expertise

  • Bacterial Eye Infections
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Choroid Diseases
  • Cryosurgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Cancer (Retinal Neoplasm)
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Injuries
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Optic Nerve Cancer
  • Optic Nerve Diseases
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Scotoma
  • Spider Vein Removal (Telangiectasis)
  • Uveitis
  • Vascular Tumor (Capillary Hemangioma)
  • Vision Disorders
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitrectomy

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Mcdonald 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Mcdonald's NPI number is 1720056567.

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Where is Dr. Richard Mcdonald's office located?
Dr. Richard Mcdonald's office is located at 100 Tamal Plz Ste 120, Corte Madera, CA, 94925.
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What languages does Dr. Richard Mcdonald speak?
Dr. Richard Mcdonald speaks Chinese and Spanish.

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