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San Diego, CA
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Temecula, CA
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San Diego, CA
About
Bio
Dr. Doan practices comprehensive ophthalmology and eye pathology and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Doan treats a broad range of eye disorders including eye cancers and tumors. Born in Saigon Vietnam and raised in Oregon, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Reed College . He completed his MD and PhD degrees at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine . Dr. Doan completed both an Internal Medicine Internship and General Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa . After his ophthalmology training, he completed his fellowship in eye pathology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Doan volunteers as a clinical provider at the Temecula-Murrieta Rescue Mission. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Loma Linda University and at the Uniformed Services University School of the Health Sciences. Dr. Doan teaches medical students and residents, published in peer-reviewed academic journals, is managing editor for the <em>Journal of Academic Ophthalmology,</em> and speaks at national meetings. Dr. Doan is the Chair for the Young Ophthalmologist committee and an OPHTHPAC committee member for the American Academy of Ophthalmology . When not pursuing his career interests, he enjoys spending time with family and serving at Rancho Community Church. Dr. Doan has served on humanitarian cataract missions in Burkina Faso Africa .
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
Vietnamese
Doctor Q&A
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Dr. Andrew Doan answered
20 years experience Ophthalmology
Anti-freeze : Anti-freeze is an irritant to the eyes and surrounding tissues. Anti-freeze is typically made up of ethylene glycol, which is minimally irritating to ... Read More
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20 years experience Ophthalmology
Viruses, : Viruses, such as hiv, hepatitis and cytomegalovirus (cmv), are pathogens that travel and remain in your blood. This is why viruses can be transmitted ... Read More
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20 years experience Ophthalmology
Small : Small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision as you look at a blank wall or a clear blue sky are known as floaters. Most people have some flo ... Read More
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Feb 16, 2013
Doctor Doan is a quality doctor. He has trained at the best places, he has tremendous bed-side manner, and he is a skilled surgeon.
Apr 11, 2015
Agree with his recommendations.
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
I am a patient with wide angle Glaucoma in right eye being treated at Balboa since 1995 and was in for a follow up from a previous visit. Absolutely fantastic doctor. He is genuinely concerned for his...Read More
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I did see a doctor and he gave me Stemzine an didn't seem too worried. If I still have the symptoms in a few days I will see someone else
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Awards
Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Leadership Development Program, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Heed Fellowship, Heed Society
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
California Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
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