Not accepting new patients
Dr. Brian A. Francis, MD, MS
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Brian A. Francis is a glaucoma specialist and professor of ophthalmology at Doheny Eye Centers UCLA and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, seeing patients in Pasadena.
He is internationally known for research on glaucoma surgery, including angle-based procedures, endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and on imaging of the drainage angle and optic nerve to guide diagnosis and treatment. He lectures widely and trains glaucoma fellows.
Patients see Dr. Francis for complex and advanced glaucoma, glaucoma that has not responded to earlier treatment, and glaucoma surgery.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (626) 817-4747
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Primary open-angle glaucoma
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Normal-tension glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- Pseudoexfoliation and pigmentary glaucoma
- Secondary glaucoma
- Cataract with glaucoma
Procedures Performed
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma tube shunt surgery
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
- Visual field and OCT testing
Credentials
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Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical staff, Los Angeles, CA
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David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Teaching faculty, Los Angeles, CA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Brian A. Francis?
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. Brian A. Francis?
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. Brian A. Francis specialize in?
Dr. Brian A. Francis practices Glaucoma and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Glaucoma surgery, Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery, Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and Glaucoma monitoring.
Where does Dr. Brian A. Francis practice?
Dr. Brian A. Francis sees patients at Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena, 150 North Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103.
Is Dr. Brian A. Francis accepting new patients?
Dr. Brian A. Francis is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Brian A. Francis speak?
Dr. Brian A. Francis speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian A. Francis affiliated with?
Dr. Brian A. Francis is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
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