Not accepting new patients

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun, MD, PhD

Speaks
English

150 North Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 817-4747 Verified profile Last updated
Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun, MD, PhD, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pasadena, CA
Neuro-Ophthalmology

Overview

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun is a neuro-ophthalmologist at Doheny Eye Institute and a professor of ophthalmology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

He is internationally known for research on diseases of the optic nerve, especially mitochondrial optic neuropathies such as Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), and has taken part in clinical trials of treatments for these conditions. His work has also covered toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies and how the optic nerve is affected in neurological disease.

Patients see Dr. Sadun for unexplained vision loss, optic nerve disease, visual field loss and other complex neuro-ophthalmic problems.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Focus Areas

  • Optic nerve disease
  • Unexplained vision loss
  • Double vision
  • Visual field loss

Conditions Treated

  • Optic neuritis
  • Ischemic optic neuropathy
  • Leber hereditary optic neuropathy and other mitochondrial optic neuropathies
  • Papilledema and raised intracranial pressure
  • Double vision and eye movement disorders
  • Visual field loss from brain or pituitary conditions
  • Unexplained vision loss

Procedures Performed

  • Neuro-ophthalmic examination
  • Visual field testing
  • Optic nerve OCT imaging
  • Coordination of brain and orbit imaging
  • Electrophysiology testing

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena

150 North Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91103
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    Medical staff, Los Angeles, CA

  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

    Teaching faculty, Los Angeles, CA

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun?

Call Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena at (626) 817-4747 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun specialize in?

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun practices Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Optic nerve disease, Unexplained vision loss, Double vision and Visual field loss.

Where does Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun practice?

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun sees patients at Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena, 150 North Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Is Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun accepting new patients?

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun speak?

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun speaks English.

Which hospitals is Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun affiliated with?

Dr. Alfredo A. Sadun is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

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