Summary

An internationally recognized expert in pediatric ophthalmology, Dr. Bhola has over 15 years of experience specializing in the complete array of pediatric vision conditions and eye diseases. He is board-certified in ophthalmology with expertise in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.Dr. Bhola has received numerous awards both nationally and internationally and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He has participated as an investigator in many NIH-sponsored trials and has been elected “Best Doctors in America” and “America’s Top Ophthalmologist” consecutively for many years. Dr. Bhola brings to CHOC a wealth of experience and expertise and has contributed immensely to the advancement of pediatric ophthalmology.Dr. Bhola completed his medical degree and ophthalmology residency from the University of Delhi, India, and a second residency in ophthalmology from the University of Louisville, Kentucky where he served as chief resident. Dr. Bhola was visiting assistant professor and research fellow in ophthalmology at Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, and completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. He serves as the division chief of CHOC Children’s Specialists Ophthalmology and is an associate clinical professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine.Dr. Bhola provides comprehensive ophthalmology care including vision screening for refractive errors, screening, and treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), ocular motility disorders like strabismus, tearing eyes, infantile and childhood cataract, childhood glaucoma, pediatric uveitis, traumatic eye injuries in children, retinopathy of prematurity and its complications, ocular manifestations of systemic diseases like Diabetes, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, sickle cell diseases, craniosynostosis, pseudotumor cerebri, genetic and metabolic disorders.Dr. Bhola’s research interests are focused on diseases resulting in irreversible vision loss in the pediatric population such as amblyopia, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, and pediatric glaucoma. He is also involved in research projects on better understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of Graves’ disease (thyroid eye disease) and its involvement in ocular motility. Dr. Bhola is also involved in research on dry eyes in the pediatric population.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 30 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi
  • University of Iowa
  • 50 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

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Office Locations

Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA has 2 locations

Choc Childrens Hospital At Orange

1201 W La Veta AveOrange, CA 92868

CHOC Children's Specialists Ophthalmology

1120 W La Veta Ave Ste 100Orange, CA 92868
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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3.7 
30 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Orange , CAPlata , CALaguna Hills , CANewport Beach , CA
Med School: University College Of Medical Sciences And Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Utah School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Movement Disorders (Ocular Motility)
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye Surgery (Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures)
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Syndrome
  • tearduct
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Iowa2006
University of California Los Angeles2004

Medical School

University College Of Medical Sciences And Guru Teg Bahadur HospitalGraduated in 1998
Delhi University, IndiaGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA speak?
Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Punjabi.
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Where is Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA's office located?
Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA's office is located at 1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA, 92868.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA affiliated with?
Dr. Rahul Bhola, MBA is affiliated with Choc Childrens Hospital At Orange.

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