Dr. Ronald N. Gaster, MD | Beverly Hills, CA | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Ronald Gaster has practiced ophthalmology for 53 years and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He treats keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dry eyes, and cataracts, and performs eye exams, dilated eye exams, and tonometry. He speaks Russian and Spanish.

Dr. Gaster earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. He sees patients in Beverly Hills and Fountain Valley, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Gaster 5 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
5

8 Ratings
53 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks Russian, Spanish
Kings County Hospital Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
18 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

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8 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Wonderful doctor....with a sense of humor...and a soft touch....and high tech lasers ...equals...for me...GREAT RESULTS!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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April 4th, 2011

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Excellent result

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 25th, 2011

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I had cataract surgery and had a Crystalens lens implanted. The result is fabulous. I will be scheduling surgery for my other eye next month. Everybody was wonderful--the staff, the hospital....but the Dr. Gaster was the best!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 12th, 2011

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I suffer from dry eyes. Dr. Gaster used a special procedure on me that activated by own glands in the eye, which alleviated the dryness. I go once a month for a treatment. No one else has been able to help me except for prescribing medications. This treatment helped a lot more.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 19th, 2010

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I went to Dr. Gaster for persistent dry eyes. He did a procedure where he increased the comfort of my eyes and now my dry eyes seem much improved. I see him monthly for a treatment and use no more artificial tears. He also has a fabulous beside manner and explains everything.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 26th, 2010

Gaster Eye Center

9001 Wilshire Blvd Ste 306ABeverly Hills, CA 90211

Tel: (855) 393-3621

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

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Gaster Eye Center

18426 Brookhurst St Ste 103Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Tel: (855) 393-3622

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


Dr. Ronald Neal Gaster, MD	Santa Monica Eye Medical Group	Dr. Marta A Recasens, MD	Dr. Arthur Benjamin, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (8 Ratings)	5 (22 Ratings)	3.8 (6 Ratings)	3 (8 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience		35 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Beverly Hills , CA	Santa Monica , CA	Glendale , CA	West Hollywood , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla		Med School: LSU Eye Center New Orleans, LA	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Astigmatism
Blindness
Cataract
Cornea Transplant (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eye Syndromes
Eye Diseases
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Keratoconus
LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis)
Lasik Surgery
Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
Macular Degeneration
Refractive Surgical Procedures
Vision Issues

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kings County Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Gaster's NPI number is 1306940325.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ronald Gaster affiliated with?: Dr. Ronald Gaster is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.
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