Overview
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London is a vitreoretinal surgeon who joined Retina Consultants San Diego in 2012, with offices in Poway, La Jolla, Hillcrest and Coronado.
He earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University, completed an internal medicine internship at MetroHealth Medical Center, ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and a surgical retina fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. His training awards include the Ron Michels Award and the William Tasman Award.
Dr. London treats complex vitreoretinal disease, including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes and uveitis, and operates at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Palomar Medical Center.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (858) 451-1911
- NPI number
- 1730418849
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Macular hole and epiretinal membrane
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Endophthalmitis
Procedures Performed
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
- Pars plana vitrectomy
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser photocoagulation
- Macular membrane peeling
- Clinical trial therapies
Credentials
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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Education & Training
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Medical School2005
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Internship2005 to 2006
MetroHealth Medical Center
Internal medicine
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Residency2007 to 2010
California Pacific Medical Center
Ophthalmology
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Fellowship2010 to 2012
Wills Eye Hospital
Surgical retina and vitreous
Awards
2 awards received
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Ron Michels Award
Ron Michels Foundation
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William Tasman Award
Wills Eye Hospital
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
Retina Consultants San Diego
Primary office
12630 Monte Vista Road Suite 104Poway, CA 92064 Get directions
Retina Consultants San Diego, La Jolla
9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 700La Jolla, CA 92037 Get directions
Hospital Affiliations
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Admitting privileges, La Jolla, CA
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Palomar Medical Center Poway
Admitting privileges, Poway, CA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nikolas J.S. London?
Call Retina Consultants San Diego at (858) 451-1911 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. Nikolas J.S. London?
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. Nikolas J.S. London specialize in?
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London practices Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Macular degeneration, Diabetic eye disease, Retinal detachment repair and Retina clinical trials.
Where does Dr. Nikolas J.S. London practice?
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London sees patients at Retina Consultants San Diego, 12630 Monte Vista Road Suite 104, Poway, CA 92064. There is 1 more office location listed on this page.
Is Dr. Nikolas J.S. London accepting new patients?
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Nikolas J.S. London speak?
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nikolas J.S. London affiliated with?
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Palomar Medical Center Poway.
Where did Dr. Nikolas J.S. London train?
Dr. Nikolas J.S. London studied medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
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