UCLA Health Stein Eye

UCLA Stein Eye Institute

Comprehensive Ophthalmology| Neuro-Ophthalmology| Glaucoma| Uveitis| Cornea and External Diseases| Retina and Vitreous Diseases| LASIK and Laser Vision Correction Surgery| Cataract and Refractive Disease| Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery| Pediatric Ophthalmology| Ophthalmic Genetics| Ocular Oncology

About

Welcome to the UCLA Stein Eye Institute in Westwood. We offer world-class ophthalmology and specialty eye care with outstanding customer service. Originally established in 1966, the UCLA Stein Eye Institute vision-science campus is the fulfillment of an ambitious plan by ophthalmologist, businessman and philanthropist Jules Stein, MD, and Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, JD, founding director of the Stein Eye Institute and founding chairman of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology. Together, they created a bold plan for preventing blindness through comprehensive patient care, vision-science research, education and training, and eye health outreach. Book an appointment today and see for yourself what makes UCLA Health one of the most dependable names in healthcare.

Services

Hours

Monday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Appointments

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Why Choose Us?

The UCLA Stein Eye Institute provides advanced vision care services for patients throughout Los Angeles and surrounding communities. As a central UCLA Health location for ophthalmic care, the institute offers access to experienced, board-certified eye doctors in Los Angeles within a comprehensive, academic medical setting.

Patients visiting this location can receive a wide range of services, including comprehensive ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma care, along with routine and specialized eye exams. Conveniently situated near other UCLA Health specialty clinics and hospital facilities, the UCLA Stein Eye Institute supports coordinated care and easy access for patients seeking comprehensive eye care on the Westwood campus in Los Angeles.

Eye Immediate Care

UCLA Stein Eye Institute provides same-day evaluation for urgent eye concerns. Located on the first floor of the Jules Stein Building, our ophthalmology specialists are available to see patients with sudden vision changes, eye pain or other urgent symptoms that cannot wait for a routine appointment.

Hours of operation

  • Monday – Friday: 8 – 4 pm (excluding holidays)

Before you visit 

  • Walk-ins are accepted. However, to ensure a specialist is available, we strongly recommend calling 310-825-5000 before you arrive to confirm availability. Please note that some insurance plans may require prior authorization before services can be provided.

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Our Providers

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Saloumeh N. Abadi, OD
Optometry
Saloumeh N. Abadi, OD
Diana Abrahamyan, OD
Diana Abrahamyan, OD
Optometry
Diana Abrahamyan, OD
Reza Alizadeh, MD
Reza Alizadeh, MD
Glaucoma
Reza Alizadeh, MD
Laura Bonelli, MD
Laura Bonelli, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Laura Bonelli, MD
Joseph Caprioli, MD
Joseph Caprioli, MD
Glaucoma
Joseph Caprioli, MD
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John Yu Cheng, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
John Yu Cheng, MD
Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD
Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD
Glaucoma
Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD
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Alexander Hugo De Castro-Abeger, MD
Alexander Hugo De Castro-Abeger, MD
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Duyen Huong Dinh-Dang, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Duyen Huong Dinh-Dang, MD
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Tyler James Dowd-Schoeman, MD
Tyler James Dowd-Schoeman, MD
Alexander S. Fein, MD
Alexander S. Fein, MD
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Alexander S. Fein, MD
Rachel A. Feit-Leichman, MD
Rachel A. Feit-Leichman, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Rachel A. Feit-Leichman, MD
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Kim Alexis Firn, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Kim Alexis Firn, MD
Jo Ann A. Giaconi, MD
Jo Ann A. Giaconi, MD
Glaucoma
Jo Ann A. Giaconi, MD
Michael James Gilhooley, PhD, MA, MBBCh
Michael James Gilhooley, PhD, MA, MBBCh
Ophthalmology
Michael James Gilhooley, PhD, MA, MBBCh
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Meghana Kalavar, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Meghana Kalavar, MD
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Simon K. Law, MD
Glaucoma
Simon K. Law, MD
Amanda J. Lu, MD
Amanda J. Lu, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Amanda J. Lu, MD
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Frank Mei, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Frank Mei, MD
Kouros Nourimahdavi, MD
Kouros Nourimahdavi, MD
Glaucoma
Kouros Nourimahdavi, MD
Tania M. Onclinx, MD
Tania M. Onclinx, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Tania M. Onclinx, MD
Peter A. Quiros, MD
Peter A. Quiros, MD
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Peter A. Quiros, MD
Susan S. Ransome, MD
Susan S. Ransome, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Susan S. Ransome, MD
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Tatiana Riva Rosenblatt, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Tatiana Riva Rosenblatt, MD
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Michael Saheb Kashaf, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Michael Saheb Kashaf, MD
Daniel Sand, MD
Daniel Sand, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Daniel Sand, MD
Meryl L. Shapiro-Tuchin, MD
Meryl L. Shapiro-Tuchin, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Meryl L. Shapiro-Tuchin, MD
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Brian Theodore Soetikno, MD, PhD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Brian Theodore Soetikno, MD, PhD
Ani Tokhmakhian, OD
Ani Tokhmakhian, OD
Optometry
Ani Tokhmakhian, OD
Victoria L. Tseng, MD, PhD
Victoria L. Tseng, MD, PhD
Glaucoma
Victoria L. Tseng, MD, PhD
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Kelly Hyueji Yom, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Kelly Hyueji Yom, MD

Preparing for your surgery

Thank you for choosing the UCLA Stein Surgery Center for our upcoming procedure. We look forward to caring for you and are committed to providing the highest quality care. To ensure your scheduled surgery proceeds smoothly, please carefully follow the guidelines outlined below, in addition to any specific instructions provided by your doctor. Please note that failure to follow these guidelines may result in a delay or postponement of your procedure.