Welcome and thank you for visiting our website, we truly appreciate your time and patronage. Our top priority has and always will be your safety when providing eyecare. We have employed strict safety and cleaning practices to support the health and well being of our patients and our staff. We have limited the number of patients being seen each day. We are implementing physical-
Commitment to Patient Safety
Our COVID-19 Care Plan
- Do not enter if you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms.
- A screening questionnaire is provided to patients at entry
- All caretakers or accompanying individuals will be asked to wait in their cars
- All patients will be required to have a facial mask before entering
- All employees will have a facial mask on at all times
- Hand Sanitizer will be available for patients
- We have aligned stringent cleaning policies and procedures with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- The patient portal is available for email communication.
- We have eliminated waiting room chairs to accommodate a limited number of patients as determined to be safe and following guidelines
- We have signs while in the office to maintain physical distancing at all times.
- We have eliminated paper as much as allowable. All forms for new patients can be filled in online.
Learn More About Us
Advanced Medical and Surgical Care
Our board-certified doctors and staff are ready and eager to address your medical needs, while doing so in a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere. Please feel free to contact us for any questions or make an appointment today.
- Our guiding principles are dedicated towards the patient’s interest and respect.
- We utilize and keep up to date with the latest technology and innovations in our field.
- We want to offer you the best experience and care possible.
Explore Our Services
We are proud to offer expert and personalized care for a variety of conditions. Please feel free to review the topics below. If there is something not listed, send us a question and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Leaders in Medical Care
GEOFF HSU
O.D.
Dr. Hsu is experienced in all facets of optometry including ocular disease and specialty contact lenses.
Fred K. Kurata
M.D., M.S., President
Fred Kurata, M.D., M.S. is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma, as well as cataracts, and refractive surgery.
Tay J. Weinman
M.D.
Dr. Weinman has been a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at UCLA, and was the Chief of Surgery at San Pedro Peninsula Hospital.
Nicholas P. Marsico
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Nicholas Marsico, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive surgery and the treatment of corneal diseases.
Jean P. Katow
M.D.
Dr. Katow, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in general ophthalmology, ophthalmic plastics, and reconstructive surgery.
Alfred Marrone
M.D.
Dr. Marrone has decades of expertise in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and face, in addition to cataract surgery.
Stephen Dinsmore
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Stephen Dinsmore has 41 years of experience in advanced surgical procedures for cataracts and general Ophthalmology.
Kavita Surti
M.D.
Dr. Surti is a Board certified M.D. specializing in Cataract, Refractive, and General Ophthalmology for over 13 years.
Amarpreet Brar
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Brar has been a board-certified ophthalmologist for more than 15 years, and has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries.
Alex Liu
M.D., M.P.H
Dr. Liu is board certified and has trained in the West Coast, New Orleans, New York and in Florida at some of the top medical centers in the country.
Michelle A. Sato
M.D.
Michelle Sato, M.D. is a board certified Ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, cataracts, and general ophthalmology
Eric S. Ahn
M.D., M.S.
Eric S. Ahn, MD, MS specializes in oculofacial aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery who is also a board-certified ophthalmologist.
Eric Downing
M.D.
Eric Downing, M.D. is an ophthalmologist and surgeon who treats Cataracts, Diabetes, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.
Stephen P Schall
M.D.
Stephen P Schall, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist with the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Kristine Yin
M.D.
Dr. Kristine Yin is a board certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist with specialized training in surgery of the cornea.
Steven K. Kurata
O.D.
Steven Kurata, O.D. is an optometrist who received his education at the Southern California College of Optometry.
Gene D. Calkins
O.D.
Dr. Gene D. Calkins is an O.D. and TPA and CRT certified – Specializing in General Optometry and Specialty Contact Lens Fitting.
Rick T. Iwai
O.D.
Dr. Rick T. Iwai, OD specializes in General Optometry, Specialty Contact Lens Fitting, and Orthokeratology
Eric K. Miyamoto
O.D.
Eric K. Miyamoto, O.D. is an optometrist that practices primary care in Optometry; routine eye examinations, contact lens and glasses.
Dalia Saadat
O.D.
Dr. Dalia Saadat is an attentive and thorough optometrist practicing her craft for over 9 years in the Los Angeles area.
Sarah Maasarani
O.D.
Dr. Sarah Maasarani specializes in refractive surgery consultations, cataract and glaucoma management, contant lens fitting, and amblyopia.
Christina Leung
O.D.
Christina Leung, O.D. is a board-certified and licensed optometrist who is qualified to detect, treat, and manage eye diseases.
Nancy Hua, O.D.
O.D.
Dr. Hua covers the whole scope of optometry including specialty contact lenses and ocular disease management.
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Specials
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