Dr. Alan C Westeren M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Alan C Westeren M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(56)
6529 La Jolla Blvd La Jolla CA, 92037
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About

Dr. Alan Westeren is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Westeren specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Westeren can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Westeren can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Georgetown Univeristy

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology- Cornea Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

CataractCorneaExternal DiseaseOphthalmologyRefractive Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International Public Speaking- Lectures -

Awards

  • Honorable Discharge from Active Service, Flight Surgeon, LCDR-Select US Navy   
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation, Naval Medical Center San Diego   
  • Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, Squadron HMM-166 USS ESSEX   
  • Sea Service Ribbon, Squadron HMM-166 USS ESSEX   
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Squadron HMM-166 USS ESSEX   
  • Letter of Appreciation, El Toro Marie Corps Air Show   
  • Certificate of Commendation, El Toro Marine Corps Air Show   
  • Flight Surgeon Wings, US Navy Flight School   

Internships

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

Fellowships

  • Shiley Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology- University of CA- Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society Refractive Surgery, San Diego Medical Society, California Medical Association, American Medical Association,

Articles and Publications

  • Clinical Ophtalmology, Diagnosis and Management
  • Clinical Ophthalmology, Pocketbook of Ocular Disease Therapy and Drug Guide
  • Cornea
  • Phakic Intraocular Lenses: Principles and Practice

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work and Doing His Best Everyday For His Patients.

Dr. Alan C Westeren M.D.'s Practice location

6529 La Jolla Blvd -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
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