Mark Mandel, MD – Ophthalmologist

Serving Hayward

Mark R Mandel, MD Mark R Mandel, MD is regarded as one of the best ophthalmologists in the Bay Area. He is a fellowship-trained corneal and refractive surgery specialist and is among the most experienced cataract surgeons in California. He has received the Castle and Connolly “TOP DOCTORS” award yearly since 2017.

Dr. Mandel was trained at Oxford University in England and graduated with honors while receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s Degree. He then earned his medical degree from the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine before completing his ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Mandel then completed a corneal transplant fellowship at the University of Iowa under the direction of Jay H Krachmer, MD.

The “Doctor’s Doctor”

Mark Mandel, MD is known in the Bay Area as the “Doctor’s Doctor” due to the fact that he is consistently selected by eye doctors and physicians to perform surgeries on them, their families, and their office staff. These physicians cite Dr. Mandel’s experience, knowledge, surgical skill, and integrity as the reasons that they put their trust in him.

This trust carries over to the thousands of patients that Dr. Mandel sees every year. Dr. Mandel is considered an expert in the field of premium laser cataract surgery and LASIK surgery and keratoconus. Along with the dedicated and experienced Optima Eye Care team, Dr. Mandel provides high-quality care, in a caring environment.

Dr. Mark Mandel has been a recipient of the Castle Connolly Top Doctors award since 2017.

To learn more about your vision correction options with East Bay eye specialist Mark Mandel, MD, schedule a consultation at Optima Eye Care today. Contact us by calling 510-886-3937, or by emailing us today. Offices located in Hayward.

“Dr Mandel and the whole office team are not only professional and super-talented but also kind and thoughtful. I have to say I was nervous going into the office for the first time to discuss LASIK (particularly since my job depends on my eyes), but they answered all my questions patiently and made me feel completely confident with my decision. I had the procedure done about two months ago, and I’m loving being able to see without glasses! I highly recommend Dr. Mandel and am confident he is the most qualified and committed LASIK doctor in the Bay Area if not the nation. Thank you, Dr. Mandel!” – Yelp Patient Review

“As a practicing optometrist who works with many eye surgeons I chose Dr. Mandel for my eye surgery. He is the ultimate professional, compassionate and his staff is superb. There is a comfort level to his care that is very reassuring and supportive. I recommend him to my patients for cataract and refractive surgery, as well as, any corneal condition requiring extra expertise. ” – Google Patient Review

Oxford University Graduate
UCLA School of Medicine Graduate
American Board of Ophthalmology Member
Mark R Mandel, MD

Physicians and their staff have a wide variety of laser surgeons from whom to choose. However, unlike yourself, they have the ability to do more detailed research through a complex network of health care professionals. A ‘Doctor’s Doctor’ is a term used by physicians and health care professionals to define a highly respected physician who they would send their friends and family members to or even go themselves. This physician gains respect over the years based on clinical expertise and patient outcomes in a specialty. Doctors are in a unique position to know where to find the best doctors in their community.

Dr. Mandel has earned a reputation as a doctor’s doctor in Northern California. Clinicians commonly seek his care for themselves and refer family and friends when eye care issues arise. Below is a partial list of physicians, surgeons, and optometrists, as well as their relatives and staff members, upon whom we have performed surgeries such as LASIK, LASEK, cataract surgery, EPI-LASEK, or PRK or other locations.

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MDs who have chosen us to perform surgery upon themselves:

MD
Location
Athos, Lauren – Pulmonologist Castro Valley
Bachelor, Eric – Plastic Surgeon Castro Valley
Bell, David – Orthopedic Surgeon Fremont
Black, Robert – Ophthalmologist Fremont
Brink, Robert – Plastic Surgeon San Mateo
Brungardt, James – Vascular Surgeon Modesto
Calhoun, Paul – Dermatologist Arizona
Campbell, Matthew – Internal Medicine Brentwood
Campbell, Mearl – Ophthalmologist Livermore
Chandler, Kala – OBGYN Hayward
Chappell, Ann – Psychiatrist Oakland
Cruikshank, John – Pediatrics Modesto
Danai, Mahtab – Pediatrics Hayward
DaShiell, A.N. – Family Medicine Modesto
Dawson, Laurie – Emergency Medicine Modesto
Donn, Eric – Emergency Medicine (DO) Modesto
Eck, Douglas – Family Medicine Merced
Evnin, Kerry – Family Practice Modesto
Feldstein, Charles – General Surgeon Hayward
Ferrari, Michelle – Child Psychiatrist Cupertino
Fields, Kathy – Dermatology Bay Area
Fischman, Michael – M.P.H. Lafayette
Fisseha, Seble – Pediatrician Oakland
Fluence, Joseph – Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Modesto
Fontaine, James – Radiologist San Ramon
Francis, Patti – Pediatrics Lafayette
Gay, Andre – Orthopedic Surgeon Fremont
Gee, Tiffany – Family Practice Tracy
Gelbert, David – Nephrology Santa Cruz
Getzelman, Julia – Pediatrician San Francisco
Goldman, Jerrald – Orthopedic Surgery San Ramon
Goldsmith, Stanley – Obstetrician Hayward
Grabow, Ken – Anesthesiologist Newport Beach
Grant, Joseph – Orthopedic Surgeon Pleasanton/San Ramon
Green, Paula – Anesthesiologist Modesto/Sacramento
Griuas, Plato – Ophthalmologist Palo Alto
Guzman, Jose – Anesthesiologist Salinas
Hardy, Robert – Orthopedic Surgeon Pleasanton
Havener, Allen – Radiology Oakland
Herbert, Alexander – Orthopedic Surgeon Sun Valley, ID
Ho, Lin – Orthopedic Surgeon San Francisco
Hume, Robert Crystal Bay
Hussain, Hussan – Cardiologist Modesto
Im, Taeho – Anesthesiology Modesto
Johansen, Tom – Ophthalmologist San Leandro
Juareguito, John – Orthopedic Surgeon Walnut Creek
Kohleriter, Eric – Internal Medicine Hayward
Lal, Shalini Los Angeles
Langmuir, Virginia Menlo Park
Lee, Russell – DDS Oakland
Logan, Avis – Family Practice Oakland
Logvin, Fedor – Anesthesiologist Castro Valley
Lollar, Mark – Obstectrics & Gynecology Alamo
Loller, Stephanie – Dentist San Jose
Loman, Jane – Ophthalmologist Oakland
Lovett, Craig – Orthopedic Surgery Altaville
Mall, Wayne – Pulmonary (retired) Fremont
Marciano, Benedict – Occupational Medicine San Ramon
McBride, Charles – Ophthalmologist Modesto
McConnell, Mark – Pediatrics/ICU San Jose
McMillan, Lisa – Orthopedics Turlock
Melone, Paula – Perinatologist Walnut Creek
Merrigan, Timmothy – Family Medicine Walnut Creek
Mevi, Jason – Internal Medicine Los Banos
Murphy, Frederick – Pediatrics/ICU Modesto
Murphy, Marcella – Pediatrician Modesto
Myers, Danielle Modesto
Nagarajan, Babitha San Jose
Nash, Andrew – Pediatrics Alamo
Ng, Theresa – Pediatrics Modesto
Okamura, Tessie Walnut Creek
Panganiban, Walter – Family Practice Pleasanton
Pham, Liza – Pediatrics Modesto
Phan, Nguyen – General Surgeon Oakland
Porciuncula, Generoso – Internal Medicine Hayward
Quan, Cynthia – Pediatrics Alamo
Rao, Kavitha – Child Psychiatry San Jose
Rico, Frank – Anesthesiologist Castro Valley
Riehle, Douglas – Radiologist San Ramon
Roberts, Edwin – General Practice Retired
Rodan, Katie – Dermatology Oakland
Romeo, Lisa – Family Practice Turlock
Rosenwein, Marilyn – Obstectrics & Gynecology San Mateo
Sabharwal, Maskeen – Ophthalmologist Fremont
Sanford, Audrey – Emergency Physician San Mateo
Shabart, Elmer – Surgeon Retired
Simon, Barry – Emergency Medicine Oakland
Simons, Pamela – Obstectrics & Gynecology Hayward
Singh, Nimmie – Family Medicine San Luis Obispo
So, Kirk – Radiologist San Francisco
Soper, Rachelle – Emergency Medicine Modesto
Stevenot, Anne – Dermatologist Soquel
Sue, Don – Dentist Livermore
Tajirian, Ani – Dermatology/Mohs Surgeon Oakland
Takase-Sanchez, Michelle – OB-GYN San Jose
Tam, Tony – General Surgeon Modesto
Tanner, Steve – DDS Walnut Creek
Thompson, Tracy – Pain Management Pleasanton
Tillim, Jeremy – Emergency Medicine Castro Valley
Ure, Herbert – Family Medicine Lafayette
Van Zino, Karen – Family Practice Pleasanton
Vorse, Kimberly – Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Sun Valley, ID
Wafa, Sameena – Pediatrics Modesto
Wang, Sarah – Internal Medicine San Francisco
Winters, Randy – Obstectrics & Gynecology Modesto
Wong, Jadene – Pediatrics San Jose
Wong, Vernon – Orthopedics Modesto
Wotowic, Paul – Plastic Surgeon San Ramon
Wynn, Michael – General Surgeon San Ramon
Zeme, Mark – ENT Castro Valley

Optometrists who have chosen us to perform surgery upon themselves, their relatives, and their staff:

OD
Location
Andre, Curt Turlock
Arnesty-Olian, Marcie San Mateo
Asher, Kim Castro Valley
Asmus, Paula Richmond
Baker, Carolyn San Jose
Barreto, David San Jose
Beckman, Katheryn CA/TN
Bell, Barbara Los Gatos
Bennet, Monique Vallejo, CA
Black, Roy Hayward
Bloomingcamp, Coni Oakdale
Brewer, Dennis Turlock
Bronge, Matthew Brentwood
Burger, Frank San Jose
Cazden, Burton San Francisco
Chan, Harry Fremont
Chan, Joelle San Ramon
Chan, Matthew Concord
Chatwani, Shital Newark
Chi, Amy Campbell
Chin, Daniel Alameda
Chin, Freda Turlock
Chinn, Brent Mountain View
Choy, Stephen San Jose
Christie, Nicolas Lafayette
Chun, Judy San Francisco
Clark, Alan Mountain View
Coates, Terry Modesto
Collins, Michelle Valencia
Corcoran, Richard Marina
Cushing, Linda Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill
Daily, Charles Modesto
Dally, Craig Campbell
Dear, Weyland San Jose
DiMartino, Robert Lafayette
Elliott, Brian Modesto
Elliott, Edward Modesto
Emerson, Sidney Los Banos
Fabian, Larry San Jose/Saratoga
Faith, Steven Livermore
Feldman, Scott San Jose
Fleming, Doug Sonora
Folkers, David Sunnyvale
Fong, Joshua San Leandro
Foothill Optometric Pleasanton
Gallagher, David Modesto
Gan, Cheslyn Walnut Creek
Gaynor, Benjamin Orinda
Giannotti, Anthony P Scotts Valley
Gilman, (Doctor) Quincy
Gin, Victor Fremont
Gong, Janie Los Gatos
Harano, Katherine Fremont
Hartman, Dennis Turlock
Hamill, Gary San Mateo
Han, James Cupertion
Haw, Eddy Fremont
Helmus, Joann Davis
Helmus, Mark Davis
Hirsch, Carl Walnut Creek
Hollister Vision Center Hollister
Horner, Kerry Modesto
Huerta, Andrea San Francisco
In Focus Optometry San Jose
Inadomi, Suzan Oakland
Iwata, Chris Angels Camp
James, Brendan Turlock
Jetter, Pamela Livermore
Julian, Alan Turlock
Kajioka, Keith Modesto
Kallmann, Karen San Jose
Kamena, Marshall Livermore
Kan, Raymond Moraga
Kao, Jennifer San Jose
Keswani, Rahul El Cerrito
Khayatan, Selin Danville
Kiggins, Thomas Redwood City
Kinoshita, Ann Sunnyvale
Knotts, Donald Castro Valley
Lacey, Laura Concord
Laffin, James Patterson
Lai, Ha Milpitas
Lasher, Donald San Jose
Lavieri, Michael Manteca
Levine, Saul San Jose
Levington, Norma San Jose
Lewis, Jeffrey Orinda
Li, Corwin Fremont
Lim, Thomas San Jose
Lim, Valerie Oakland
Liu, Teresa Oakland
Livermore Optometric Group Livermore
Louie, Gary Union City
Lum, Randall San Francisco
Lutosky, Sharon Modesto
Madlangbayan Hayward
Mah, Joan South San Francisco
Mah, Marvin Fremont
Maher, Mark Morgan Hill
Malik, Fazila Mountain View
McPherran, Randall Marin
Meridian Family Eye Care San Jose
Miedema, Eric Modesto
Mihok, Tom Oakdale
Milano, Alan Fremont
Miller, Mia Greenbrae
Miller, Tracy Los Gatos
Milpitas Optometric Group Milpitas
Mook, Melanie Antioch
Mt. View Optometry Mountain View
Narayan, Robit Campbell
Nebeker, Neil Merced
Neishi, John San Leandro
Nelson, Gary Alameda
Nelson, John Castro Valley
Ng, Joann Daly City
Ngan, Julie San Jose
Nguyen, Uyen Hayward
Nuccio, John Modesto
Nyssen, Jan Campbell
Optical Illusions San Mateo
Optima Eye Center Hayward
Ottati, Michael Walnut Creek
Pedersen, Raymond Fremont
Pegueros, Raul – Retired Fremont
Perry, Steven Modesto
Pham, Nicole San Jose
Pietrantonio, Jim Los Gatos
Polheus, Ilene Los Gatos
Portman, Dodd San Jose
Ramsey, Randall Pleasanton
Reyes, Alejandra San Leandro
Ristow, Sue Walnut Creek
Rosenow, Eldon Modesto
Rowley, Gerald Retired
Ruzicka, Christopher Concord
San Ramon Family Optometry San Ramon
Saratoga Vision Center Saratoga
Scaief, Lee Oakdale
Scharff, Dorit San Jose
Schyeimsky, David Milpitas
Sha, Patricia Dublin
Shadid, Paula Rohnert Park
Sheppard, Shelly Alameda
Shintani, Kelly Orinda
Shipman, Elizabeth Modesto
Shiu, Donny San Jose
Shoji, Nancy Modesto
Slater, Frederick Campbell
Soares, Trajan Los Banos
Staples, Veronica Pleasanton
Tandrow, Timothy San Francisco
Thompson, Kim Santa Cruz
Tong, Senoch San Francisco/Oakland
Tsang, Stephanie Cupertino
Tsang, Susana Not Listed
Tsujimoto, Eugene Fremont
Viramontes, Dawn Oakdale
Visendi, Peter San Leandro
Vision Faire Optometry Modesto
Vue, Pahoua Merced
Wang, Michael Elk Grove
Wing, Gerald Ceres
Wong, Norman San Francisco
Wotkyns, Margaret Oakland
Wu, Stephanie Castro Valley
Yamada Randy Danville
Yang, Andy Pleasanton
Yokoi, Scott Oakland
Young, Esther San Francisco
Yu, Way Richmond
Zheng, Frank Lafayette