- Dr. Derek B Lauritzen, MD
Dr. Derek B Lauritzen, MD
Overview
Dr. Derek B Lauritzen, MD works in San Luis Obispo, California is a specialist in Ophthalmology and graduated Harvard/ma Ee Infirm in 1992. Dr. Lauritzen is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Saint Josephs Medical Center of Stockton, Sequoia Hospital, St. Mark's Hospital and practicing for 31 years
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions
• Abscess• Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
• Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
• Blepharitis
• Bone Reconstruction Recovery
• Botulinum Toxin Injection
• Chorioretinal Scars
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
• Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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• Estrogen Replacement Therapy
• Extra-Articular Fracture
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
• Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, J
• Hallucinogen Dependence
• Hodgkin's Disease
• Inner Ear Repair
• Laser Laparoscopy
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Nail and Nail Bed Infection
• Negative Rheumatoid Factor Polyarthritis
• Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
• Nickel Contact Allergy
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
• Optic Pathway Glioma
• Radial Keratotomy
• Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
• Repair of Rectocele With Robotic Assistance
• Ritalin Abuse
• Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Thinning of Skin
• Transarterial Chemoembolization
• Transendoscopic Stent Placement
• Vaginal Candidiasis
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Procedures
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration• Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
• Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
• Benign Neoplasm of Eye
• Blepharitis
• Cataract
• Cataract Removal Surgery
• Chorioretinal Scars
• Chorioretinitis
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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• Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
• Degenerative Disorders of Globe
• Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
• Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Disorders
• Eye Examination
• Eye Procedure
• Eye Trauma
• Eyelid Surgery
• Floaters
• Glaucoma
• Hyphema
• Lazy Eye
• Macular Edema
• Macular Hole
• Optic Neuritis
• Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
• Progressive High Myopia
• Pterygium
• Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
• Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
• Retinal Hemorrhage
• Retinal Vascular Occlusion
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
• Senile Cataracts
• Trichiasis
• Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
• Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
• Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Years Since Graduation
- 31
State License
- California
Education & Training
Fellowship Hospital
Boston, MA, USA
Graduated: 1992
Residency Hospital
Syracuse, NY, USA
Graduated: 1992
Medical School
Boston, MA, United States
Graduated: 1992
Internship Hospital
Sacramento
Graduated: 1992
Awards
Dr. Lauritzen Reviews
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They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Retina Specialists of the Central Coast, 628 California Boulevard Suite C, San Luis Obispo, California (CA), 93401
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
French Hospital Medical Center
French Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 4 of 11 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
Saint Josephs Medical Center of Stockton
Saint Josephs Medical Center of Stockton is a non-profit hospital located in Stockton, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 4 of 13 procedures.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
(650) 367-5551
St. Mark's Hospital
As a cornerstone of our thriving community in Salt Lake County, St. Mark's Hospital offers invaluable expertise gained from delivering exceptional patient care since 1872. Our hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. We meet that standard through changes in upgrading technology an...
1-888-833-0601
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