Ophthalmologist David Plotner, MD Provides Services for the Greater Escondido, California Area
Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. David Plotner, who serves the Escondido, California area at his private practice, Eye Specialists of Escondido, and several local hospitals.
Previously, Dr. Plotner was instrumental in bringing the first EXCIMER LASER to North San Diego County and performed many of the first laser procedures in the area. Dr. Plotner has participated in many ocular research projects and served as the Medical Director for the San Diego Chapter of the Flying Samaritans. He established ophthalmic surgery programs at the Mexicali Red Cross Hospital in Baja California and at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center in American Samoa.
Dr. Plotner earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine, then continued his studies with an internship at the Scripps Mercy Hospital. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Plotner has been board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Plotner has performed thousands of laser and surgical procedures and has received numerous awards over his over 30 years of practicing medicine in San Diego County. To stay current in his field, Dr. Plotner maintains professional memberships with prestigious medical organizations. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and a member of the San Diego Eye Bank.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye disease. Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa by an ophthalmologist.The eye is a fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure. An ophthalmologist is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the individual patient and taking the necessary safety precautions.
Dr. Plotner has been recognized by Palomar Hospital as Physician of the Year and by his patients for his dedication to high quality care. He is a strong believer in responsive medical care and gives his patients the highest level of medical advice possible. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Plotner enjoys spending time with friends and family members.
Learn More About Dr. David Plotner:
Through his FindATopDoc.com profile: https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2770612-David-Plotner-ophthalmologist-Escondido-CA-92025. He can also be reached through his clinic’s website: https://escondidoeyes.com. His phone number is: 760-489-5100. Dr. Plotner is based out of Escondido, California.
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