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South Bay Retina specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal and vitreous conditions using the latest medical, laser, and surgical advancements. Our physicians provide comprehensive care for complex eye diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, retinal vein occlusions, glaucoma-related conditions, and other disorders affecting vision.
Our services include both in-office and surgical treatments such as:
Pars Plena Vitrectomy
Intravitreal Injections
Pneumatic Retinopexy
Retinal Tear Laser Treatment
Diabetic Eye Care
Integrative Testing for Glaucoma
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Peripheral Iridotomy Laser
Dry Eye Treatment
Thyroid Eye Disease Management
South Bay Retina accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, Medicare, and Medi-Medi options.
Accepted plans include:
Commercial PPO Plans
Aetna Commercial PPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Blue Shield PPO (Covered California)
Cigna PPO
Health Net POS / PPO
UnitedHealthcare Commercial PPO
UnitedHealthcare Medicare PPO
HMO Plans
Optum Health Network
Imperial Health Holdings
Valley Health Plan
IPA
Center IPA
North East Medical Services (NEMS)
Other Accepted Plans
Santa Clara Family Health Plan Dual Connect (Medi-Medi)
Medicare
TRICARE
Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral from an eye care provider or primary care physician, while others do not. Our staff can help verify requirements before scheduling.
Please get in touch with us or leave your phone number on our Contact Us form, and we’ll reach out to confirm your referral and insurance requirements.
South Bay Retina has two clinic locations in the Greater South Bay Area of California:
San Jose Clinic: 455 O’Connor Dr, Suite 310, San Jose, CA 95128
Gilroy Clinic: 9360 No Name Uno, Suite 210, Gilroy, CA 95020
Both locations are led by the same expert retina care team and offer the same high-level diagnostic and treatment services.
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