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Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD
2.8 (5 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD works in San Jose, CA as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 37 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Contreras completed a residency at University of California Irvine. At present, Dr. Contreras has received an average rating of 2.8 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. They are affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Contreras also speaks Spanish. Dr. Contreras practices at Practice in San Jose, CA.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Claudio S Contreras MD Inc.
    2120 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
  2. 2 Office
    2020 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
  3. 3 O'connor Hospital
    2105 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

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Apr 03, 2018
A year ago, I had a life changing eye surgery with Dr. Contreras removed my cataracts and implanted lens leaving me with perfect vision. He is a very experienced surgeon and thankful for his help. Do yourself a favor and don’t prolong cataract surgery!!!
Robin — Apr 03, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Mary's Hospital
    1988
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Irvine
    1997
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Dr. Claudio Contreras, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Contreras accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Contreras' office to make an appointment.

Dr. Contreras accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Contreras accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Contreras speaks Spanish. See Dr. Contreras' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Contreras has a star rating of 2.8/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.

Dr. Contreras is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Contreras has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 37 years.

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