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Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
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Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Francisco, CA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at University of California San Francisco.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gelbart also speaks French, Spanish and Yiddish. Dr. Gelbart is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Infections
Eye Movement Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Growth
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Iridocyclitis
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Oculomotor Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pseudophakia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Migraine
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
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Temporal Arteritis
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Visual Migraine
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Local Access Plus HMO
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 William W. Kwan MD Inc.
    360 Post St Ste 1005, San Francisco, CA 94108
  2. 2 Office
    595 Buckingham Way Ste 448, San Francisco, CA 94132
  3. 3 Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center
    901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I am passionate about Eye Care. I built my practice over the last 30 years with 3 basic rules. First I make a habit of listening carefully to my patients so that I can really tune in to their needs. Secondly, I invest in the best equipment and technology available in the industry. Finally I take the time to learn and expand treatment modalities for my patients as new understanding and new procedures become available. We want to bring our community the best that science and medicine have to offer

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Biography
  • Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment Ophthalmology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Yiddish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Wadsworth VA Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California San Francisco
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Smith Kettlewell/U Calif
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gelbart's profile.

Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's Medical Center

    450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA