Summary

Dr. Peter Savino treats age-related macular degeneration (AMD), atrophy and neuropathy, and brain and nervous system tumors, and performs vision tests, visual field testing, and tonometry. He has practiced ophthalmology for 58 years and is affiliated with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

Dr. Savino earned his medical degree from Università degli Studi di Bologna and completed his residency at Jackson Health System. He sees patients in La Jolla, California.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 58 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Jackson Health System
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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58 Years of Experience
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La Jolla , CATemecula , CAEl Centro , CAEl Centro , CA
Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI Med School: Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA Med School: University of California San Diego (UCSD)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Peter Savino

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Peter Savino has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Peter Savino has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

Peter Savino holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Jackson Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia in 1968.

NPI Number

Peter Savino's NPI number is 1467451898.

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Peter Savino speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Peter Savino affiliated with?
Peter Savino is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

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