Dr. David Colvard, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. David Colvard

Ophthalmologist

4/5(14)
5363 Balboa Blvd Suite 545 Encino CA, 91316
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Michael Colvard is widely recognized as one of the nation's pre-eminent cataract surgeons. He serves as the director of the Colvard Eye Center, Medical Director of the Friends of Vision Foundation and is active as a volunteer on the clinical faculty of UCLA . Dr. Colvard trained at Mayo Clinic, has published widely in the field of eye surgery, and has received many professional awards including the Honor Award and the Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. These awards recognizes individuals for their life-time contributions to teaching and to scientific advancement the the field ophthalmology.

Education and Training

Mayo Clinic residency in ophthalmology 1979

Emory University School Of Medicine 1973

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

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Dr. David Colvard's Expert Contributions
  • Dr. Colvard - Keys To Good Eye Health

    You can take simple steps to keep your eyes healthy:Eat healthy foods. Be sure to have plenty of dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens. Eating fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids - like salmon, tuna, halibut - are good for your eyes too.Get active. Being physically active...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Eye surgery, the use of new intraocular lens technology, and laser eye surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • volunteer clincal faculty UCLA/ Veterans Hosptial West Los Angeles 2019 - Present

Awards

  • Diplomate Year American Academy of Ophthalmology 
  • Fellow Year American College of Surgeons 
  • Fellow Year International College of Surgeons 
  • Southern California Super Doctors 2010-2012  
  • Southern California Super Doctors 2008 2009  
  • Los Angeles Super Doctors 2007  
  • Phi Beta Kappa   
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society   
  • Awarded for long standing contributions to post graduate teaching at   
  • Awarded for life-time contributions to teaching and the advancement o   
  • Invited memebership for the two hundred most prominent cataract surge   
  • Invited memebership for most prominenet cataract and refractive surge   

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  

Fellowships

  • Mayo Clinic, Plastics/Reconstructive    1978
  • Mayo Clinic- residency and Ophthalmology  

Experience & Accolades

  • Clinical Professor USC Keck Scholl of Medicine Medical Director, Colvard Eye Center
  • Medical Director Friends of Vision

Dr. David Colvard's Practice location

Practice At 5363 Balboa Blvd Suite 545

5363 Balboa Blvd Suite 545 -
Encino, CA 91316
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New patients: 818-906-2929
Fax: 818-906-0567

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Dr. David Colvard has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Colvard, who serves patients in Encino, California.

Dr. Colvard is recognized as one of the nation’s preeminent eye surgeons. He has developed many surgical techniques and designed a variety of instruments used in eye surgery all over the world. The focus of his innovative work has always been patient safety. For example, the “Colvard Pupillometer,” an instrument used in the preoperative evaluation of patients for laser vision correction and cataract surgery, was designed and developed by Dr. Colvard.  This device, used by virtually every outstanding LASIK surgeon in the world today, has helped to improve the process of patient selection in laser vision correction.

Dr. Colvard is the Director of the Colvard-Kandavel Eye Center in Encino, California. The Colvard-Kandavel Eye Center is a nationally recognized practice specializing in the medical and surgical management of a comprehensive range of eye conditions. The Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, thoughtful and personalized care, using the finest and most advanced technology available today.

Dr. Colvard is the also the Founder and Medical Director of the Friends of Vision Foundation – an organization supporting medical charities in third world countries. Moreover, he is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

Dr. Colvard is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. Founded in 1916, the ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists and is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

Dr. Colvard’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1973, when he graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Thereafter, he went on to complete his internship with the Tufts New England Medical Center. Driven to further his knowledge and expertise, Dr. Colvard undertook his residency and fellowship training with the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Colvard has earned the coveted titles of Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.

Dr. Colvard is recognized for his expertise as an educator and innovator in his field. He is the editor and principal contributor of the textbook, “Achieving Excellence in Cataract Surgery”.

Dr. Colvard has been named one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, one of the nation’s “Best Doctors” in the Guide to Top Doctors by Consumers’ Checkbook, as well as one of “LA’s Super Doctors” by Los Angeles Magazine.

Dr. Colvard has received the prestigious “Honor Award” for his commitment and dedication to teaching by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The “Honor Award” recognizes individuals for their lifetime contributions to teaching and to scientific advancement of the field of ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract and corneal surgery. In his field, Dr. Colvard takes interest in glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, blepharitis, astigmatism, diabetes, presbyopia, farsightedness, nearsightedness, conjunctivitis, and dry eye syndrome.

Additional Information

Top Eye Surgeon, D. Michael Colvard, MD, FACS, FICS, Welcomes Patients at Colvard Kandavel Eye Center in Encino, California D. Michael Colvard, MD, FACS, FICS, is a top eye surgeon and leading authority in the use of new intraocular lens technology and laser eye surgery. He lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Colvard Kandavel Eye Center in Encino, California. Dr. Colvard additionally serves as Director of the Colvard Eye Center and Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He is the Founder and Medical Director of the Friends of Vision Foundation, an organization supporting medical charities in third world countries, and is on the Board of Directors of SEE International. With thirty-eight years of experience as an eye surgeon, he is nationally recognized both as an educator and an innovator in eye surgery. Prior to his current endeavors, he has taught cataract surgery to resident surgeons at the USC Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles for over twenty years and was Associate Consultant in Eye Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. For more information about Dr. D. Michael Colvard, please visit http://colvardvision.com/site/d-michael-colvard-m-d-f-a-c-s/. Dr. D. Michael Colvard developed a device called the Colvard Pupillometer, which is used by virtually every outstanding LASIK surgeon nationally and internationally. He has published widely in the field of ophthalmology and is founding member of the American College of Eye Surgeons. Furthermore, he was one of the primary investigators for the FDA study of the new Crystalens Accommodative Intraocular Lens and one of the first three surgeons in United States to implant this new presbyopia correcting lens. Moreover. Dr. D. Michael Colvard is technology editor for Review of Ophthalmology, editor for the cataract section of Focal Points, a clinical modular teaching program for graduate physicians, published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Colvard is the recipient of the Honor Award for his commitment and dedication to teaching by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. For more information about Dr. D. Michael Colvard, please visit http://colvardvision.com/site/d-michael-colvard-m-d-f-a-c-s/. D. Michael Colvard, MD, FACS, FICS, is a 1973-graduate of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His postgraduate training includes his internship served at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts (1973-1974), as well as his ophthalmology residency and eye surgery fellowship performed at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Colvard is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. Furthermore, he has been named one of America’s Top Ophthalmologists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, one of the Best Doctors in the guide to Top Doctors by Consumers’ Checkbook and one of Los Angeles’ Super Doctors by Los Angeles Magazine. He is a member of several professional societies and associations, such as American Medical Association, which allows him to remain at the forefront of his challenging field. For more information about Dr. D. Michael Colvard, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1791022-David-Colvard-ophthalmologist-Encino-CA-91316.

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