Summary

Dr. Robert Filer is an ophthalmologist with 37 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. He earned his medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at LI Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Filer speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Filer practices at Mills Peninsula Medical Center and maintains locations in San Mateo and Burlingame, California. He specializes in treating conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior vitreous detachment. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and dilated eye examinations to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 37 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Stephen Filer has 3 locations

Pacific Eye Specialists

50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 200San Mateo, CA 94401
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mills Peninsula Medical Center

1501 Trousdale DrBurlingame, CA 94010

Mills Health Center

100 S San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
37 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 11 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, Hindi
San Mateo , CASan Jose , CASan Jose , CAAntioch , CA
Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Stephen Filer

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - HMO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Stephen Filer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Stephen Filer 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

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Li Jewish Medical Center

Medical School

Mc Gill Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Robert Filer speak?
Dr. Robert Filer speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Filer affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Filer is affiliated with Mills Peninsula Medical Center.

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