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Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Jay Stewart, MD)
Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care), General Practice and Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)
Harvard Medical School
400 Parnassus Avenue Sixth Floor UCSF Retina and Vitreous Clinic
San Francisco, CA 94143

Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care), general practice and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Medical Group, University of California SFGH Medical Group and UCSF Retina and Vitreous Clinic.

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Office Locations

400 Parnassus Avenue Sixth Floor UCSF Retina and Vitreous Clinic
San Francisco, CA 94143
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490 Illinois Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures
retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy
SCODI of the posterior segment
vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2023, Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases performed more eye procedures, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

eye injection
intraocular injection
intravitreal drug injection
intravitreal injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection 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. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 12
eye procedures 866
injections 144
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 1203
injections 228

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 172
Female 195
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 34
Hispanic 63
Asian 79
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 65
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2013

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 46
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 1273
injections 324

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 143
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 24
Hispanic 44
Asian 64
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 65
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 44
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 1280
injections 309

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 312
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 322
Black 0
Hispanic 106
Asian 148
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 124
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2015

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 41
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 16
eye procedures 1538
injections 371
ultrasound (sonogram) 16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 178
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 187
Black 31
Hispanic 58
Asian 78
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 57
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2016

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 40
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 1656
injections 390

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 164
Female 196
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 183
Black 22
Hispanic 56
Asian 85
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 60
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 38
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 18
eye procedures 1793
injections 437
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 176
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 29
Hispanic 57
Asian 107
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 69
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2018

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 41
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 18
eye procedures 1767
injections 411
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 180
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 25
Hispanic 48
Asian 102
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 76
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2019

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 37
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 17
eye procedures 1671
injections 477
ultrasound (sonogram) 17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 132
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 187
Black 15
Hispanic 36
Asian 81
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 54
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2020

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 29
eye procedures 2153
injections 593
ultrasound (sonogram) 29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 169
Female 228
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 217
Black 28
Hispanic 48
Asian 86
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 66
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2021

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 35
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 18
eye procedures 2061
injections 491
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 158
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 217
Black 27
Hispanic 39
Asian 92
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 75
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases in 2022

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 33
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated as an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging 18
eye procedures 1569
injections 379
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases.

Gender
Male 162
Female 197
Ethnicity
Black / African American 21
Asian / Pacific Islander 83
Non-Hispanic White 185
Hispanic 50
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 101
85 and over 64
Less than 65 52
65 to 74 140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 9
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health
UCSF Medical Group
University of California SFGH Medical Group
UCSF Retina and Vitreous Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 409 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA. 

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Reviews From Around The Web
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-07
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Jay Stewart MD has been following my care for years. Consistent, professional, an excellent clinician, incorporates trainees into team, teaches well. This visit he deftly managed emergency care addons. I waited a little but I knew why and my visit was in no way compromised. His expertise and care have garnered my trust and I am grateful to be in his care.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-07
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Perhaps the best specialists I have ever seeing in my life. Personable, caring, great listener and even better communicator. Answered all my questions and I left well informed and clear on next steps.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-27
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Perfection Dr Stewart & team couldn't be any better
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-02
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Wished he WOUID asked whether I have any questions.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-24
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Everyone was professional & kind

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $99,165
$99,165
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. $77,841 IOLMaster 700
$44,200 		ARTEVO 800
$11,776 		VisuMax
$5,233 		CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera
$1,500 		RESCAN 700
$130 		Other
$15,001
Genentech, Inc. $52,614 Non-Covered Product
$45,807 		LUCENTIS
$6,734 		SUSVIMO
$74
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG $12,628 LUCENTIS
$12,628
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $2,919
$2,919
Other $3,213 OZURDEX
$1,548 		LUCENTIS
$441 		Constellation
$179 		Eylea
$82 		ILUVIEN
$80 		Other
$882
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $126,016
Royalty or License $95,200
Travel and Lodging $15,361
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $7,612
Food and Beverage $2,511
Other $1,680

Research Payments

Dr. Jay M. Stewart, MD, Retina and Vitreous Diseases has received 4 research payments totaling $204,301.

Biography

Dr. Jay Stewart's medical specialty is general practice, vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous), and optometry (primary eye care). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Stewart attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Stewart (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Portuguese. He is affiliated with UCSF Medical Group and the University of California SFGH Medical Group. Dr. Stewart's practice in SAN FRANCISCO, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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