Summary

Dr. Michelle Sato is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 18 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her residency training at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Sato is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population throughout the Los Angeles area.

Dr. Sato practices at multiple locations across Los Angeles, including the East West Eye Institute and works with surgical centers in Torrance and Gardena. She specializes in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and provides comprehensive care for patients with cataracts. Her expertise includes performing thorough eye exams, conducting vision tests, and visual field testing to monitor and diagnose various eye conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Michelle Aki Sato has 4 locations

East West Eye Institute

420 E 3rd St Ste 603Los Angeles, CA 90013
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

Third Street Surgery Center

420 E 3rd St Ste 110Los Angeles, CA 90013
Mon6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 2:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Skypark Surgery Center

23441 MADISON ST STE 115TORRANCE, CA 90505
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

East West Eye Institute

879 W 190th St Ste 100Gardena, CA 90248
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

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18 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks English, Spanish
Los Angeles , CALOS ANGELES , CASanta Monica , CANewport Beach , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Yale University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michelle Aki Sato

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michelle Aki Sato has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michelle Aki Sato 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

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 2008

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Dr. Michelle Sato speaks English and Spanish.
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