Dr. Maria Fernanda Villalba Ortiz

Dr. Maria Villalba Ortiz specializes in ophthalmology and internal medicine, bringing a comprehensive approach to eye care and overall health. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and has been practicing for three years. Her dual specialization allows her to address both complex eye conditions and the underlying medical factors that can affect vision and eye health.

Dr. Villalba Ortiz practices at Olive View UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar and UCLA Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles. She focuses on treating diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that can significantly impact vision in patients with diabetes. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive dilated eye exams and advanced imaging techniques such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to detect and monitor eye conditions. She also treats dry eye syndrome, helping patients find relief from this common but uncomfortable condition.