Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD, Ophthalmologist
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Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(46)
1908 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica California, 90404
Rating

4/5

About

Sadiqa K. Stelzner, MD, MA, FACS, maintains a private practice, Santa Monica Eye Medical Group, located in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stelzner is an ophthalmologist with near 25 years of expertise and clinical interest in cataracts, laser surgery, and cosmetic surgery. Certified through the esteemed American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Stelzner is an active member of the American Association of Anti-Aging, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and California Medical Association. Recognized for her outstanding patient performance and quality care, Dr. Stelzner was rated one of America?s Best Ophthalmologists in Who?s Who and Consumer Reports; in conjunction with being the recipient of a Best Teaching Award from the Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA.

Education and Training

Boston University

University of California, Los Angeles B.S. Biochemistry 1984

University of California, Los Angeles M.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology Boston Universit

Boston University School Medicine M.D. 1993

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience
Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD
Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD's Expert Contributions
  • Diabetes and eye health

    Yes, it's important that you should have an eye exam. Diabetes can cause eye problems. Since diabetes can effect small blood vessels in the body it can cause nephropathy in the kidney, retinopathy in the eye retina, neuropathy in the legs or else where, hear disease and strok. The vision problem will be blurry vision, retinal hemorrhage, cataract. Since the eye is the only organ we can see through it, we can see the change in blood vessel through an eye exam. Good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, diet and routine exam can prevent a person from getting problems. Good luck and wish you healthy body. READ MORE

  • Can eyesight ever get better on its own?

    It depends. The eye sight for myopic or near sights can be progressive until 20's then it will stabilize it self. For farsighted hyperopia as a child it may improve with time. Mild hyperopia or far sighted person could have a great vision but it may become symptomatic after age 40. With advancement of age after 40 most of the people will get presbyopic which means they will need glasses for reading. This will progressively can get worse. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

CataractsCosmetic SurgeryLaser Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clincial Professor, UCLA, Teaching Residents -
  • Chief of Ophthalmology at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital -
  • Director of Eye Care at the Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital -

Awards

  • Rated one of America’s Best Ophthalmologists in Who’s Who and Consumer Reports   
  • Best Teaching Award from the Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA   

Treatments

  • Cataract Treatment And Surgery
  • Laser Cataract Surgery
  • Age Related Macular Degeneration (amd)
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Vision Correction
  • Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Dry Eyes
  • Ipl
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Uveitis
  • Melasma Treatment
  • Scar Removal
  • Stretch Marks
  • Rosecea
  • Wrinkle Reduction
  • Pterygium

Fellowships

  • Brigham Womans Hospital  Research  

Internships

  • Boston University

Fellowships

  • Brigham Harvard School of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Anti-Aging, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Catract and Refractive Surgeons, California Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Published Peer Reviews

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Attention to Detail, Perseverance, Staying on the Cutting Edge of Treatment

Areas of research

  • Invited to Milan, Italy, to perform scientific research on a grant from the Italian Council of Science; Research Fellowship with the National Institutes of Health

Hobbies / Sports

  • Biking, Running, Yoga

Areas of research

Invited to Milan, Italy, to perform scientific research on a grant from the Italian Council of Science; Research Fellowship with the National Institutes of Health

Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD's Practice location

1908 Santa Monica Blvd. -
Santa Monica, California 90404
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New patients: 310-829-5475
Fax: 310-828-1359

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Patient Experience with Dr. Stelzner


4.0

Based on 46 reviews

Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 46 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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