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Dr. Uday Devgan, MD

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Uday Devgan
For the very best in cataract, LASIK, and lens implant eye surgery as voted by other eye surgeons.
5.0 star rating
The doctors' doctor for cataract and eye surgery
- Donald V.
5.0 star rating
Technically, he is the best IOL surgeon in the U.S.
- Jeff Weiss, PhD

Overview

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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20 Reviews 5.0 star rating
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23 Peer Endorsements

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Specialties
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Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • LASIK
  • Lensectomy
  • PRK
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Insurance Accepted

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  • multiple insurances accepted -- inquire with office
  • We are currently accepting Medicare patients. Call now for your appointment.

Payment Types

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Contact Information
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  • Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS
    Devgan Eye Surgery
    11600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 200
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
    Office: 800-337-1969
    Fax: 310-388-3028
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges
  • 1. Specialty Surgical Center of Beverly Hills
  • Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA
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Gender

 Male

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (2)

Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS, FAAO -- What do all those letters mean? MD is Medical Doctor, FACS is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, FRCS is Fellow... more

Care philosophy: Eye surgery, especially cataract surgery and LASIK surgery, will forever change the way that you see the world. Every waking moment of the day, you will look... more

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Patient Reviews

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“The doctors' doctor for cataract and eye surgery”

Posted by: Donald V., 11 months ago.

Patient Review: Why does a triple‐boarded Cardiologist fly 1700 miles to Los Angeles for his Cataract Surgery? My name is Donald J. Voelker. I am a triple board... more
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“Technically, he is the best IOL surgeon in the U.S.”

Posted by: Jeff Weiss, PhD, 11 months ago.

Patient Review: Was referee by the CEO of Bauch and Lomb, who used him to develop and test their new lens. S aid he was simply the best IOL surgeon around.... more
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Peer Endorsements

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23 endorsements

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Annie Katherine Lim

Dr. Devgan gets my most enthusiastic endorsement. I was trained by him during my UCLA residency while rotating at Olive View Medical Center. Dr.... more

Endorsement from doctor: Annie Lim , Los Angeles (CA), 6 months ago
David T. Goldenberg

I have known Dr. Devgan since 2004. He is a compassionate and honest physician. He is one of the premier cataract and refractive surgeons in the... more

Endorsement from doctor: David Goldenberg , Phoenix (AZ), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Uday Devgan was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California License Renewed & Current 1998 04/15/2010
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification
Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Work Experience
Position Duration
Chief Surgeon at Devgan Eye Surgery Private Practice, Los Angeles & Beverly Hills 2009–present
Associate Clinical Professor with Honors at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute 2008–present
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Advanced Training
Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Residency Ophthalmology Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 2000
Residency Ophthalmology UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute 2000
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
USC: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine Summa Cum Laude MD with Highest Distinction 1996
UCLA Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Bachelor of Science 1992

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2011
Best Doctor in Ameica Best Doctors 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Consultant Abbott Medical Optics
Consultant Accutome
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Portfolio

Contribution
Contributor Level 11
Answers: 95 Health Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
10 Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 16 Health Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Medical Photos
Repair of botched prior cataract surgery
congenital cataract surgery for a baby born with cataracts
Cataract Surgery: Before & After
innovations in cataract surgery techniques
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Eye Surgical Training Review of Ophthalmology 2011
Learning from live surgery OSN SuperSite 2011
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Cataract Surgery Key Note Honored Speaker South African Society of Cataract Surgery, Cape Town, South Africa 2011
Cataract Surgery & LASIK Surgery Kiawah Eye Meeting 2011
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