Dr. Peter J. Joson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
653 Camino de los Mares Suite 107 San Clemente California, 92673Rating
4/5
About
Peter J. Joson, MD, is a Board-Certified glaucoma and cataract specialist at the Tayani Eye Institute in San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, California. He has known his calling since age 13, when he first tried on a pair of glasses and was astounded by all he could see. Dr. Joson trained with Dr. Robert Ritch, a leader in the glaucoma, during his fellowship at the prestigious NY Eye and Ear Infirmary. The author of numerous papers and articles in scientific journals about glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, he has served as a clinical instructor at the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, California. A founding member of the Orange County Glaucoma Society, Dr. Joson also does philanthropic work for the Illumination Foundation and Remote Area Medical. He emphasizes the team effort involved in treating glaucoma and other eye diseases; only by taking care of themselves can a patient effectively treat their disease.
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Education and Training
New York Medical College
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1998
New York Medical College 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor- VA Medical Center -
Awards
- Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence 2013-2016
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Retinal Detachment
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
- Member MemorialCare Physician Society
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, Glaucoma 2002
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Cataract
Fellowships
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (Glaucoma)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology; President, Orange County Society of Ophthalmology; California Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons; American Glaucoma Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Treating each patient as if they were family.
Hobbies / Sports
- Road Cycling, Tennis, Classical Piano
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Glaucoma
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