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Dr. Gary L. Aguilar, MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in San Francisco, California

Dr. Gary L. Aguilar, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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San Francisco, California
NPI: 1366544371· License: G32877 (CA) verify
Medical school: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine · Graduated 1974(~52 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $335 across 14 payments (what this means)
4.14(12 ratings)

In Dr. Gary L. Aguilar's own words

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Approach

  • The practice combines advanced technology with compassionate, personalized care.

Specialization

  • Offers comprehensive eye care.
  • Specializes in Vision Correction.
  • Specializes in Cataracts.

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About

Dr. Gary L. Aguilar is a Board Certified Oculoplastic Surgeon and Ophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, California. His practice, with a legacy dating back to the 1940s, offers comprehensive eye care to patients across the Bay Area and beyond. Dr. Aguilar specializes in oculoplastic surgery, including eyelid and facial plastic surgery, and general ophthalmology, treating conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye. The practice combines advanced technology with compassionate, personalized care. He provides vision correction options like EVO ICL, which offers permanent vision correction without removing corneal tissue, and Light Adjustable Lenses, enabling customized vision after surgery. Dr. Aguilar also performs Corneal Cross-linking, a minimally invasive treatment that strengthens corneas to halt the progression of keratoconus, emphasizing early detection. The San Francisco Eye Institute has been named Winner of Best Optometry Center in the Bay Area.

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Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Gary L. Aguilar

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Has the practice received any awards or nominations?
The San Francisco Eye Institute was honored to be on the 2026 Best of the Bay ballot, nominated in the 'Best Optometry Center' and 'Best LASIK Eye Center' categories.
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What awards has the San Francisco Eye Institute won?
The San Francisco Eye Institute has been named the Winner of Best Optometry Center in the Bay Area!
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What is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition where the normally rounded cornea bulges outward into a cone shape, causing blurry and distorted vision. It typically progresses over years, but can worsen quickly for some, leading to sudden corneal swelling and scarring. Early detection is crucial.
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What is Corneal Cross-linking?
Corneal Cross-linking is a minimally invasive procedure designed to stop the progression of keratoconus or corneal ectasia (weakened corneas following refractive surgery). This treatment uses a combination of prescription eye drops and UV light therapy to strengthen or stiffen the corneas.
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What is EVO ICL?
EVO ICL is a permanent vision correction option that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue. It is considered a game-changer for vision correction and is an option for individuals who are not ready for LASIK.
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What are Light Adjustable Lenses?
Light Adjustable Lenses represent the future of vision correction, allowing the practice to customize a patient's vision after surgery.
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Does the practice have an optical shop?
Yes, the practice has an optical department conveniently located within their office, featuring brands like @illaeyewear. Patients are encouraged to visit to choose from stylish and colorful frames.
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From Dr. Gary L. Aguilar's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Gary L. Aguilar Review Summary

4.4
Dr. Aguilar receives generally positive reviews, averaging 4.4 stars across various platforms. He holds a 5-star rating from one review on his profile, a 3.7 on Yelp, 4.3 on Medical News Today, a perfect 5 on RealSelf, and 4.7 on Google Reviews.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

3.7 out of 5

Based on 23 reviews

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medicalnewstoday.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 13 reviews

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Dr. Gary L. Aguilar, MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in San Francisco, California

Main Office

711 Van Ness Ave #310, San Francisco, California

(415) 775-3392

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$335

Payments

14

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Gary L. Aguilar received $335 across 14 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Abbott Laboratories.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

711 Van Ness Ave #310

San Francisco, California 94102

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Office Information

Phone: (415) 775-3392

Where does Dr. Gary L. Aguilar practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

711 Van Ness Ave #310, San Francisco, California 94102

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Ophthalmology

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Gary L. Aguilar online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. Contacting the office at (415) 775-3392 is recommended for scheduling.
Does Dr. Gary L. Aguilar offer telehealth?
The information provided indicates that Dr. Aguilar does not offer virtual care.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Gary L. Aguilar?
A patient from San Francisco, CA reported having Ptosis Surgery performed by Dr. Aguilar. Corneal Cross-linking procedures performed at the institute successfully halted a patient's keratoconus.
What areas of care does Dr. Gary L. Aguilar cater to?
Dr. Aguilar's areas of care include oculoplastic surgery (eyelid and facial plastic surgery), as well as general ophthalmology, treating conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye. The practice combines advanced technology with compassionate, personalized care.