4.5
2 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Ronald Smith is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University and completed his residency training at Johns Hopkins Health System. With 37 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Smith brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions.
Dr. Smith practices at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and maintains locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California. He focuses on treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes performing tonometry to measure eye pressure, retinal imaging to examine the back of the eye, and optical coherence tomography for detailed cross-sectional views of eye tissues. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Smith practices at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and maintains locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California. He focuses on treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes performing tonometry to measure eye pressure, retinal imaging to examine the back of the eye, and optical coherence tomography for detailed cross-sectional views of eye tissues. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- Johns Hopkins Health System
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ronald James Smith has 2 locationsUcla Stein Eye Center Santa Monica
1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203Santa Monica, CA 90403 Tel: (310) 829-0160
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 37 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English, Farsi | Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi | ||
| Los Angeles , CA | Lancaster , CA | Santa Monica , CA | LOS ANGELES , CA |
| Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ronald James Smith
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ronald James Smith has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ronald James Smith has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medical School
Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook UniversityGraduated in 1989
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Ronald Smith affiliated with?
- Dr. Ronald Smith is affiliated with West Los Angeles Va Medical Center.
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