- Dr. Maria E Castillejos, MD
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Dr. Maria E Castillejos, MD
Ophthalmology
- California, Chula Vista
Overview
Dr. Maria E Castillejos, MD works in Chula Vista, California is a specialist in Ophthalmology and graduated Downstate University in 1975. Dr. Castillejos is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and practicing for 50 years
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions
• Abscess• Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
• Astigmatism
• Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
• Beta Thalassemia Intermedia
• Blepharitis
• Botulinum Toxin Injection
• Chorioretinal Scars
• Chronic Infections
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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• Degenerative Disorders of Globe
• Diverticulitis
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
• Estrogen Replacement Therapy
• Extra-Articular Fracture
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
• Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, J
• Hallucinogen Dependence
• Heroin Dependence
• Hodgkin's Disease
• Influenza (Flu)
• Inner Ear Repair
• Kidney Cryosurgery
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Maxillofacial
• Negative Rheumatoid Factor Polyarthritis
• Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
• Nickel Contact Allergy
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
• Paraesophageal Hernia
• Prostate Cancer - Hereditary - 3
• Radial Keratotomy
• Radiation Proctitis
• Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
• Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
• Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
• Salivary Gland Surgery
• Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Tilia Tree Pollen Allergy
• Tonsillectomy
• Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
• Vaginal Candidiasis
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Procedures
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration• Astigmatism
• Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
• Benign Neoplasm of Eye
• Blepharitis
• Cataract
• Cataract Removal Surgery
• Chalazion
• Chorioretinal Scars
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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• Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
• Cyclocryotherapy
• Degenerative Disorders of Globe
• Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
• Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
• Drusen
• Dry Eyes
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Exotropia
• Eyelid Surgery
• Farsightedness
• Floaters
• Giant Cell Arteritis
• Glaucoma
• Glaucoma Surgery
• Headache
• Keratitis
• Laser Surgery
• Lazy Eye
• Macular Degeneration
• Macular Edema
• Macular Hole
• Nearsightedness
• Nystagmus
• Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
• Parasitic Endophthalmitis
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
• Presbyopia
• Progressive High Myopia
• Pterygium
• Pterygium Excision
• Pterygium Surgery
• Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
• Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
• Retinal Vascular Occlusion
• Retinoschisis
• Senile Cataracts
• Sjögren's Syndrome
• Stye
• Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
• Visual Field Defects
• Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
• Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Years Since Graduation
- 50
State License
- California
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Downstate University
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Year completed: 1975
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Year completed: 1975
Internship Hospital
Downstate University
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Year completed: 1974
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Year completed: 1974
Fellowship Hospital
Harvard Med School
Boston, MA, USA
Year completed: 1980
Boston, MA, USA
Year completed: 1980
Medical School
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina
Mexico, Mexico
Graduated: 1973
Mexico, Mexico
Graduated: 1973
Awards
1 AAO
2 DMA
3 SDCMS
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Office Locations
Primary location
Castillejos Eye Institute
480 4th Avenue Suite 412
California (CA)
Chula Vista
91910
Phone:(619) 422-1471
Other Office Locations
Eye Physicians Medical Sgcl Center
681 3rd Avenue Suite A
California (CA)
Chula Vista
91910
Phone:(619) 420-2111
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Castillejos Eye Institute, 480 4th Avenue Suite 412, Chula Vista, California (CA), 91910
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) HMO
- Added Advantage POS
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross of California EPO
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Care 1st Health Plan
- Choice EPO
- Choice HMO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Community Health Group
- County Medical Services Program (CMSP)
- Elect Choice EPO
- Health Fund PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net EPO
- Health Net of California
- Health Net of California POS
- Health Net PPO
- Humana
- Managed Choice POS
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid of California
- Medicare
- Medicare Assignment MCR
- National Advantage PPO
- Open Choice PPO
- Options PPO
- Plus POS
- Prime
- Prudent Buyer PPO
- Quality Point-of-Service POS
- Self Pay
- Traditional Choice PPO
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- USAccess
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Affiliated Hospitals
Scripps Mercy Hospital
4077 5th Avenue
California CA,
San Diego,
92103
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the stat...
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
435 H Street
California CA,
Chula Vista,
91910
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the st...
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
751 Medical Center Court
California CA,
Chula Vista,
91911
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
250 Prospect Place
California CA,
Coronado,
92118
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Drive
California CA,
La Mesa,
91942
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
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