Not accepting new patients
Dr. Mark R. Mandel, MD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Mark R. Mandel is a fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon with Optima Ophthalmic Medical Associates, with offices in Hayward, Castro Valley, San Jose and Concord. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he graduated with honors from the University of Oxford, earning bachelor and master degrees, and received his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine.
He completed his ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and a fellowship in corneal transplantation and refractive surgery at the University of Iowa. He entered private practice in Hayward in 1985, has served as chief of the cornea transplant service at California Pacific Medical Center, and teaches surgeons in training.
Dr. Mandel performs LASIK, laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lenses, corneal transplants and keratoconus treatment, and his practice reports tens of thousands of LASIK and cataract procedures since the early 1980s.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (510) 886-3937
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scars and corneal edema
- Infectious keratitis
- Pterygium
- Dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
Procedures Performed
- DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
- DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
- Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Corneal cross-linking
- Pterygium removal with tissue graft
- Cataract surgery
- Superficial keratectomy
Education & Training
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Other Degree
University of Oxford
Bachelor and Master degrees with honors
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Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Residency
California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
Ophthalmology
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Fellowship
University of Iowa
Corneal transplant and refractive surgery
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
Optima Ophthalmic Medical Associates, San Jose
455 O'Connor Drive Suite 360San Jose, CA 95128 Get directions
Hospital Affiliations
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California Pacific Medical Center
Medical staff, San Francisco, CA
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Eden Medical Center
Admitting privileges, Castro Valley, CA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Mark R. Mandel?
Call Optima Ophthalmic Medical Associates at (510) 886-3937 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. Mark R. Mandel?
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. Mark R. Mandel specialize in?
Dr. Mark R. Mandel practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.
Where does Dr. Mark R. Mandel practice?
Dr. Mark R. Mandel sees patients at Optima Ophthalmic Medical Associates, 1237 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. There is 1 more office location listed on this page.
Is Dr. Mark R. Mandel accepting new patients?
Dr. Mark R. Mandel is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Mark R. Mandel speak?
Dr. Mark R. Mandel speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mark R. Mandel affiliated with?
Dr. Mark R. Mandel is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center and Eden Medical Center.
Where did Dr. Mark R. Mandel train?
Dr. Mark R. Mandel studied medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco.
About This Profile
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Last updated
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