Summary

Dr. William Smith is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California and completed his ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1981, following an earlier internal medicine residency at the same institution in 1977. With 53 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Smith brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He communicates with patients in Spanish, Vietnamese, and English.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with UCI Health Fountain Valley and practices at Pacific Eye Institute in Temecula, California. He specializes in treating common eye conditions including cataracts, astigmatism, and diabetic retinopathy. His surgical expertise includes advanced lens custom cataract surgery and traditional cataract surgery, and he also provides BOTOX treatments. Patients consistently rate Dr. Smith highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 53 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
  • Ophthalmology Linda Loma University Medical Center Loma Linda CA
  • 80 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Pacific Eye Institute

41877 Enterprise Cir N Ste 110Temecula, CA 92590
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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4.9 
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53 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks French, Spanish, Italian, English Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English
Temecula , CAMurrieta , CACarlsbad , CAFallbrook , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda CA Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Berwyn Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Access Health Direct
  • Advantage Care
  • Aetna
  • Affiliated Health Fund
  • Affiliated Physicians IPA
  • Aligned Community Physicians Medical Group
  • All United Medical Group
  • Alliance Desert Physicians
  • Alpha Care Medical Group
  • American Benefit Plan Administration Inc.
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Beaver Medical Group
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Shield and Blue Shield of CA 65+ Rural Option
  • BPS
  • Brand New Day
  • California Foundation for Medical Care
  • Care More Health Plan
  • Care Vision Network
  • Carefirst
  • CCN
  • CCS
  • Center IPA
  • Central Health Plan Direct
  • Choice Medical Group
  • Choice One
  • Cigna Coventry Health
  • Desert Family Practice Associate
  • Desert Oasis
  • Desert Valley Medical Group

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Berwyn Smith has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Berwyn Smith has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ophthalmology Linda Loma University Medical Center Loma Linda CA1981
Internal Medicine Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda CA1977

Medical School

Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda CAGraduated in 1973

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Which hospitals is Dr. William Smith affiliated with?
Dr. William Smith is affiliated with Uci Health Fountain Valley.

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