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Meet Our East Bay and Oakland Area LASIK Surgeons and Ophthalmologists

Patients in search of an experienced eye doctor in the East Bay and Oakland area should meet ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon V. Nicholas Batra. The chief surgeon and medical director of Batra Vision Medical Group, Dr. Batra is considered one of the most experienced vision correction surgeons practicing today.

Working with fellow San Leandro, Concord, Oakland, and East Bay area LASIK surgeons and ophthalmologists, Dr. Batra is able to provide exceptional comprehensive care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and comfort.

To meet with an eye doctor who has your best interests in mind, schedule a consultation at Batra Vision Medical Group today.

• Dr. V. Nicholas Batra
• Dr. Joseph M. Farber
• Dr. Richard R. Miller
• Dr. Manjeet Uppal
• How to Select a LASIK surgeon / Ophthalmologist

 

CONSIDERED ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXPERIENCED VISION CORRECTION SURGEONS, V. NICHOLAS BATRA, M.D., FOUNDED THE BATRAVISION MEDICAL GROUP WHERE HE SERVES AS CHIEF SURGEON AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. V. Nicholas Batra

Dr. V. Nicholas Batra graduated from Dartmouth College in just three years. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from UCLA and was one its youngest graduates. Following medical school, Dr. Batra performed his ophthalmology residency at UC San Francisco. He holds several surgical records at UCSF and was the first resident to perform LASIK surgery.

Experience and Foresight

In order to hone his skills as a LASIK surgeon, Dr. Batra performed a one-year fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at UCSF and the Francis I. Proctor Foundation. Dr. Batra was first involved in refractive surgery in 1994 at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Dr. Batra is the recipient of many awards including the Heed Foundation Fellowship award. This award is given to only a handful of ophthalmologists in the country for specialized training. Dr. Batra specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the cornea, anterior segment, and external eye structures.

Refractive Skills

He was first involved in refractive surgery in 1994 at the Jules Stein Institute. Dr. Batra is the author of many articles and book chapters on refractive surgery and is a frequent speaker and lecturer at national meetings. He has performed surgery on many doctors and other health care professionals that have come to him for his warmth, knowledge, and experience. Dr. Batra looks forward to seeing his patients and providing high quality medical care with a personal touch.

.Dr. Batra is an active member of several eye care and medical societies including the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin, and the Frederick C. Cordes Eye Society.

To schedule an appointment with an Oakland and East Bay area LASIK surgeon and ophthalmologist who will give you the information you need so you can make an informed decision, contact Dr. V. Nicholas Batra today.

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Dr. Joseph M. Farber

Dr. Joseph M. Farber received his Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed his medical internship at Jefferson Medical College Hospital and ophthalmology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Farber served as instructor at the post-graduate level and consulting ophthalmologist at the Princess Margaret Hospital in the Bahamas, as Chief of Staff at Estudillo Hospital, and consultant in ophthalmology to World Team Tennis. Dr. Farber is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the California Association of Ophthalmology, and the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association. He has been certified as an Expert Medical Reviewer for the state of California since 1995.

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Dr. Richard R. Miller

Dr. Richard R. Miller is a licensed physician and surgeon who has been practicing ophthalmology in San Leandro since 1966. Dr. Miller completed his medical internship at the University of Iowa after receiving his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He served in the U.S. Navy as Chief Medical Officer on the U.S.S. Okinawa. Dr. Miller completed his ophthalmology residency at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago and a post-graduate ophthalmology course at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He has served as Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hospital in San Leandro and is Chairman of the Board of San Leandro Surgery Center. Though he has recently retired, we are glad to have worked alongside Dr. Miller.

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Dr. Manjeet Uppal

Dr. Manjeet Uppal graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Genetics. She received her Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She has completed a number of optometric internships and externships in various parts of the country including Bolling Air Force Base, Capitol Eye Consultants, The Eye Institute, and Family Eye Care. Dr. Uppal has acquired extensive clinical experience dealing with various aspects of optometric and ophthalmic care. She is an active member of both the California Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

To speak with a leading eye doctor in the East Bay or to schedule and appointment with an Oakland area ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon, contact Batra Vision Medical Group today

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How to Select a LASIK Surgeon / Ophthalmologist

Selecting the right eye doctor can seem difficult at first. With so many choices available and numerous advertisements boasting reduced prices on eye surgery, a patient has to sort through all of the misleading claims in order to choose the proper eye care facility and eye care professional that has the patient's best interests in mind.

Below are several things to consider when selecting the right ophthalmologist or LASIK surgeon to meet your needs. We encourage you to contact our East Bay and Oakland area offices to determine if we are the facility for you.

Medical Experience

When looking for a LASIK surgeon, you must ensure that the surgeon has years of experience treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Additional experience or a fellowship in cornea care is also something to consider. You should also see if the eye doctor has any testimonials from recent patients as well as older patients.

Exceptional Skills

The LASIK surgeon you select should be able to deal with vision problems using all of the latest techniques available. A patient looking for the best eye care should have a number of eye care options available. An eye doctor who only performs one procedure or only offers one treatment plan does not serve a patient's best interests.

Dedication to Refractive Surgery and Eye Care

The LASIK surgeon you select should be dedicated to the field of refractive surgery, performing numerous procedures every month. Refractive surgeons who perform LASIK surgeries occasionally are not dedicated to the field.

Honesty and Availability

Refractive surgery and ophthalmic treatment can be complicated, leading patients to ask a number of questions. Your eye doctor should be available to answer those questions for you honestly and in a caring manner in order for you to make an informed decision about the health of your eyes.

Cutting-Edge Equipment

You must ensure that your eye doctor is using the most up-to-date laser available when undergoing refractive surgery. Some LASIK surgeons may use older machines that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Be sure to ask your eye doctor what kind of laser is being used in the office, if it is approved by the FDA, and if it is routinely serviced.

Dedicated Staff

The staff of an eye care facility is just as important as the eye doctor. Since you will be interacting closely with the staff members of an eye care practice, you should make sure the staff at the office is friendly, professional, and informative. They should be able to address any concerns you may have in an honest and friendly manner.

The Doctor's Reputation in the Medical Community

While the opinion of former patients is important, another good way to gauge the quality of a LASIK surgeon or ophthalmologist is to find the opinions of his or her colleagues. The team of Batra Vision Medical Group is proud to have performed LASIK surgery and other ophthalmology procedures on numerous patients as well as other eye doctors, their staff, and their family members.

To speak with a leading eye doctor in the East Bay or to schedule and appointment in the Oakland area with an ophthalmologist or LASIK surgeon with your best interests in mind, contact Batra Vision Medical Group today.

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OUR NEW LOCATION SITE

Batra Vision Medical Group
15051 Hesperian Blvd. Suite A
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone: (510) 276-1212
Fax: (510) 276-1313

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