Summary

Dr. Maria Castillejos is an ophthalmologist who earned her medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina. With over five decades of experience in eye care, she has built extensive expertise in treating vision-related conditions and performing comprehensive eye procedures. Dr. Castillejos speaks multiple languages including Tagalog, Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese, allowing her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

She practices at several locations throughout Chula Vista and maintains affiliations with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Paradise Valley Hospital. Dr. Castillejos focuses on treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Her practice includes comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 53 years of experience
  • speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Maria Estela Castillejos has 6 locations

Castillejos Eye Institute

342 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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

Eye Physicians Medical Surgical Center Inc

681 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

342 F St

342 F St Ste AChula Vista, CA 91910

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

751 Medical Center CtChula Vista, CA 91911

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Dr. Maria Estela Castillejos, MDDr. Nasrin Mani, MDDr. Tayson Delengocky, DODr. Kyle M. Green, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.5 
53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks French, Vietnamese, English Speaks English
Chula Vista , CAChula Vista , CAChula Vista , CAChula Vista , CA
Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina Med School: Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee Med School: University of North Texas Health Science Center Med School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria Estela Castillejos

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria Estela Castillejos has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maria Estela Castillejos has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1973

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Dr. Maria Castillejos speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese.

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