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Summary
Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado treats cataracts, iritis, and meibomian gland blockage, and performs cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and blepharoplasty. She practices ophthalmology with 13 years of experience and is affiliated with Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. Dr. Penteado earned her medical degree from Universidade Federal do Paraná and sees patients in San Diego, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Oakland, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- Universidade Federal Do Parana (Ufpr) Faculdade De Medicina
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Rafaella Cleto Cleto Penteado has 4 locationsUniversity Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (858) 657-7000
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| Dr. Rafaella Cleto Cleto Penteado | Dr. Medi Eslani, MD | Dr. Emma C. McDonnell, MD | Dr. Jonathan Trejo, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Farsi | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| San Diego , CA | El Centro , CA | National City , CA | El Centro , CA |
| Med School: Universidade Federal Do Parana (Ufpr) Faculdade De Medicina | Med School: University of California San Diego (UCSD) | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD | Med School: University of Washington in Seattle |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafaella Cleto Cleto Penteado
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rafaella Cleto Cleto Penteado has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rafaella Cleto Cleto Penteado has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Rafaella Cleto Cleto Penteado holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Texas and Utah.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidade Federal Do Parana (Ufpr) Faculdade De Medicina in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Cleto Penteado's NPI number is 1780213298.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado's office located?
- Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado's office is located at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92103.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado affiliated with?
- Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado is affiliated with Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus.
- Does Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- Does Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Rafaella Cleto Penteado has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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