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Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

SUNY Upstate Medical University (2008)

Professional interests include: uveitis, cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

150 North Orange Grove Boulevard Floor 1
Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 817-4747

Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, MemorialCare, Doheny Eye Center UCLA and JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

UCLA Health

150 North Orange Grove Boulevard Floor 1
Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 817-4747

(626) 817-4748

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UCLA Health

18111 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 963-1234

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18111 Brookhurst Street Suite 6400
Fountain Valley, CA

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UCLA Health

614 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 445-4714

(626) 445-1701

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625 S Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 280
Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 817-4747

(626) 817-4748

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“That s because "the closer that you hold something, the more that you re using those muscles inside of the eye to try to keep it clear" to see, said Dr. Benjamin Bert, an ophthalmologist at...”—"This Overlooked iPhone Setting Could Seriously Help Your Eyes - Here s How To Turn It On", Huff Post, October 2025

“Dr. Benjamin B. Bert is an accomplished ophthalmologist and assistant professor in the cornea division at Doheny Eye Center UCLA.”—"Dr. Benjamin B. Bert", Los Angeles Times, November 2024

“Benjamin Bert, an ophthalmologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, compared this kind of retinal damage to what happens when you hold a magnifying glass...”—"So, You Looked At The Eclipse Without Glasses. Are Your Eyes Doomed?", Huff Post, April 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	100

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	431
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
eye procedures	417

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
eye procedures	443

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	1256
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	72
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	32
eye procedures	1681
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	11
Hispanic	41
Asian	77
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	63
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	78
eye procedures	1749
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	16
Hispanic	60
Asian	100
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	103
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	83
eye procedures	1578
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	12
Hispanic	57
Asian	83
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	78
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	248
eye procedures	1761
laser treatment	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	17
Hispanic	70
Asian	118
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	96
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	188
eye procedures	2128
laser treatment	53
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	22
Hispanic	63
Asian	138
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	112
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	99
eye procedures	1051
laser treatment	28
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	61
Non-Hispanic White	319
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	180
85 and over	50
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2008. He completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (2008)

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (2012)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology (2013)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

MemorialCare

Doheny Eye Center UCLA

JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California and UFCM Health System.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pasadena, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$348 CEQUA $258	Bromsite $67	XELPROS $23
Shire North American Group Inc	$311 XIIDRA $288	$23
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$282 VYZULTA $139	BESIVANCE $97	ZYLET $26	PROLENSA $20
Alcon Vision LLC	$260 CLAREON $92	Rocklatan $54	ARGOS $49	Simbrinza $42	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $24
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$199 Xeomin $199
Other	$703 ACTHAR $94	Flarex $63	MIEBO $61	PROLENSA $47	Rhopressa $42	Other $395

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,052
Education	$52

Research Payments

Dr. Benjamin Brian Bert, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $80,038.

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Bert's specialties are general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease). He practices in Fountain Valley, CA, Pasadena, CA, and Arcadia, CA. Dr. Bert's clinical interests include uveitis, LASIK, and cataract surgery. He is rated 4.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, he performed his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; Southern California Super Doctors; and Southern California Rising Stars. Dr. Bert is affiliated with MemorialCare and UCLA Health. Dr. Bert's practice in Fountain Valley, CA is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health.