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Dr. Gitane Patel, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Professional interests include: eye problems, refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), cornea problems

1620 Alpine Boulevard Suite 117
Alpine, CA 91901

(619) 444-2687

Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is affiliated with Acuity Eye Group, Paradise Valley Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, RETINA INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA MEDICAL PAR and Optum Care Network-SDPMG.

Office Locations

Optum Care Network-SDPMG

1620 Alpine Boulevard Suite 117
Alpine, CA 91901

(619) 444-2687

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Optum Care Network-SDPMG

300 S. Pierce Street #200
El Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 440-5400

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6945 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92115

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Optum Care Network-SDPMG

9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 310
La Jolla, CA 92037

1-800-898-2020

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Some issues Dr. Gitane Patel, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

punctal plug insertion

By Affordability:

conjunctival foreign body removal

eye foreign body removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Gitane Patel, MD performed more punctal plug insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for conjunctival foreign body removal, and eye foreign body removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

laser surgery

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

epilation for trichiasis

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Gitane Patel, MD performed more eye procedures, and laser surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, and epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

ophthalmic ultrasound

superficial conjunctival foreign body removal

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

complex cataract surgery

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eyelid surgery

eye tests

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

laser glaucoma surgery

laser iridectomy

laser iridotomy

laser trabeculoplasty

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

superficial conjunctival foreign body removal

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Gitane Patel, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, ophthalmic ultrasound, superficial conjunctival foreign body removal, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, complex cataract surgery, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eyelid surgery, eye tests, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, laser glaucoma surgery, laser iridectomy, laser iridotomy, laser trabeculoplasty, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, superficial conjunctival foreign body removal, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	39
eye procedures	1875
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
diagnostic imaging	38
eye procedures	2137
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	71
Hispanic	122
Asian	117
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	59
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
eye procedures	1987
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	65
Hispanic	108
Asian	99
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	64
Less than 65	183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
diagnostic imaging	20
excision	20
eye procedures	2027
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	644
Female	906

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	160
Hispanic	222
Asian	224
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	742
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	104
Less than 65	324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	13
excision	32
eye procedures	2407
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	146
laser treatment	69
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	124
Asian	114
Other	83
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	66
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	52
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
capsulotomy	39
diagnostic imaging	52
doctor visit	143
excision	30
eye procedures	2529
incision and drainage	15
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	76
laser treatment	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	120
Asian	113
Other	105
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	70
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	43
capsulotomy	89
diagnostic imaging	28
eye procedures	3264
foreign body removal	29
incision and drainage	43
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	237
laser treatment	89
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	105
Other	120
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	72
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	39
capsulotomy	112
diagnostic imaging	37
excision	43
eye procedures	4559
foreign body removal	53
incision and drainage	39
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	309
laser treatment	155
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	105
Asian	105
Other	152
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	73
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	26
capsulotomy	101
diagnostic imaging	45
excision	49
eye procedures	4397
foreign body removal	63
incision and drainage	26
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	425
laser treatment	179
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	102
Other	171
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	563
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	62
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	51
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
capsulotomy	96
diagnostic imaging	56
excision	51
eye procedures	4953
foreign body removal	70
incision and drainage	15
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	604
laser treatment	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	0
Hispanic	116
Asian	113
Other	179
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	569
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	73
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	34
capsulotomy	141
diagnostic imaging	62
excision	32
eye procedures	6099
foreign body removal	72
incision and drainage	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	744
laser treatment	200
ultrasound (sonogram)	171

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	700

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	0
Hispanic	141
Asian	114
Other	214
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	651
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	92
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gitane Patel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Alpine, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

abscess drainage	28
capsulotomy	67
diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	78
excision	36
eye procedures	3294
foreign body removal	57
incision and drainage	28
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	363
laser treatment	100
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	109
Non-Hispanic White	477
Hispanic	114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	93

**Age**
75 to 84	222
85 and over	66
Less than 65	148
65 to 74	449

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gitane Patel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	5
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Gitane Patel, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2010)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gitane Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Acuity Eye Group

Paradise Valley Hospital

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

RETINA INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA MEDICAL PAR

Optum Care Network-SDPMG

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$8,237 RESTASIS $917	LUMIGAN $573	COMBIGAN $453	OZURDEX $265	BOTOX $25	Other $6,004
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$2,091 Simbrinza $374	Refractive Equipment $305	Ilevro $259	CataractEquipment $207	ReSTOR $179	Other $767
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,013 ARGOS $169	Hydrus Microstent $156	ReSTOR $146	Rhopressa $124	PANOPTIX $89	Other $329
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$829 Bromsite $284	CEQUA $277	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $156	XELPROS $112
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$757 TYRVAYA $757
Other	$6,157 XIIDRA $840	Rhopressa $503	VYZULTA $440	Flarex $357	EYSUVIS $336	Other $3,680

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,902
Consulting Fee	$4,200
Travel and Lodging	$815
Education	$167

Biography

Dr. Gitane Patel practices ophthalmology (eye disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Patel include refractive surgery (vision correction surgery) and cornea problems. He obtained his medical school training at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and performed his residency at Howard University Hospital. In addition to English, Dr. Patel (or staff) speaks Spanish and Gujarati. Dr. Patel's hospital/clinic affiliations include Paradise Valley Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Acuity Eye Group. According to Scripps Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in La Jolla, CA.