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Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Suny.They currently practice at Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants. Dr. Lauritzen has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Hemorrhage and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lauritzen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lauritzen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Floaters
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Floaters
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Floaters
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Serous Detachment Retina
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
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Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Advantage-CA PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Central Coast Eye Surgery Inc. A Professional Medical Corp.
    941 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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Mar 05, 2021
Caring, well-trained, competent physician. Dr. Lauritzen took the time to explain what was happening with my vision and began treatment on my first visit.
George E. — Mar 05, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Suny
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard/Ma Ee Infirm
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lauritzen's profile.

Dr. Lauritzen frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Hemorrhage and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Derek Lauritzen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.