Physician - Ophthalmology

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to Veterans in Northern California.

Stockton is located in the central valley, near San Francisco and Sacramento (two of America's favorite cities) and is within driving distance of world class skiing in Lake Tahoe, hiking in Yosemite Valley, and beautiful wine country in Napa Valley.

Ophthalmologists are trained physicians with significant experience in the field of Ophthalmology. They provide both clinical, surgical, and administrative Ophthalmology services at VA Northern California Health Care System (VA NCHCS) sites. Ophthalmologists are MD physicians who have completed four years of medical school followed by an internship and a three-year ophthalmology residency; training in all aspects of eye care (basic, intermediate, and advanced). Many VHA ophthalmologists undergo additional years of training, including one- or two-year fellowships in glaucoma, retinal and vitreous diseases, cornea and external diseases, uveitis (inflammation), neuro-ophthalmology, orbit (eye socket) and oculoplastic surgery, or strabismus (eye muscle) surgery, which allows them to bring specialized expertise to the VA. 

Stockton VA is a medium sized Outpatient Clinic and has an urgent care, pharmacy, primary care and lab, in addition to Eye Clinic. Stockton VA Eye Clinic has the capacity for 2 Optometrists, 2 Ophthalmologists, and 4 Eye Technicians.  Surgery at the Stockton VA will be performed at a local private ASC off site. Ideal candidates specializes in either Comprehensive or Glaucoma.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm