Dr. Nicole J. Topilow, M.D., is an ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is fellowship-trained in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery from the University of California San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at the #1 ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Nicole J. Topilow, M.D., is an ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is fellowship-trained in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery from the University of California San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at the #1 ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
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It took me three years to find the correct doctor to help me. She is a very caring person and doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Topilow was pleasant and tentative. She answered my questions with clarity. Thank you Dr. Topilow for being so caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Doctor Topilow, was very kind and very professional. She explained my procedure very clearly.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Topilow inspires confidence in me that she will solve my on-going eye/lid problem. She is thorough, know-ledgeable and professional (but also friendly and easy to talk to).
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Absolutely THE best. She is professional, knowledgeable, and has the ability to put you at ease immediately. Great personality, lots of confidence and a total delight.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough and takes her time with you.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Topilow was absolutely amazing as was her staff. I was so nervous and they made me at ease. Thank you to everyone there.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Topilow is a wonderful doctor.
She is actually one of the rare doctors that listens to her patients. I’m so glad she is my doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
The best eye specialist.. she seems to really help me fix my eye problems.. thankyou
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent care.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
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Pacific Eye Institute: Temecula Office
41877 Enterprise Cir N Suite 110 Temecula, CA 92590
Pendleton Eye Center
3637 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056
Eye Care of San Diego: La Jolla
9834 Genesee Ave Suite 200 La Jolla, CA 92037
Eye Care of San Diego: Sorrento Valley
5330 Carroll Canyon Rd #210 San Diego, CA 92121
Dr. Nicole J. Topilow, M.D., is an ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her areas of expertise include functional and cosmetic eyelid and brow surgery, periocular reconstructive surgery, nasolacrimal and orbital surgery, thyroid eye disease management, and cosmetic injectables.
Dr. Topilow received her Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, with a major in Biological Sciences from Barnard College at Columbia University. She then received her Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she received the merit-based Silverstein Scholarship. Dr. Topilow completed an internal medicine internship at Mount Sinai West / St. Luke’s Hospital in New York, followed by her ophthalmology residency training at the #1 ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Topilow also completed a two-year ASOPRS-accredited ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the prestigious University of California San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute. She has presented her research at national meetings and has authored textbook chapters and several peer-reviewed publications.
While a native of New York City, Dr. Topilow settled her family in San Diego after falling in love with the area during her fellowship. She enjoys hiking, playing beach volleyball, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their baby girl. Dr. Topilow also speaks Spanish.
It took me three years to find the correct doctor to help me. She is a very caring person and doctor.
Dr. Topilow was pleasant and tentative. She answered my questions with clarity. Thank you Dr. Topilow for being so caring.
Doctor Topilow, was very kind and very professional. She explained my procedure very clearly.
Dr. Topilow inspires confidence in me that she will solve my on-going eye/lid problem. She is thorough, know-ledgeable and professional (but also friendly and easy to talk to).
Absolutely THE best. She is professional, knowledgeable, and has the ability to put you at ease immediately. Great personality, lots of confidence and a total delight.
Very thorough and takes her time with you.
Dr Topilow was absolutely amazing as was her staff. I was so nervous and they made me at ease. Thank you to everyone there.
Dr.Topilow is a wonderful doctor. She is actually one of the rare doctors that listens to her patients. I’m so glad she is my doctor.
The best eye specialist.. she seems to really help me fix my eye problems.. thankyou
Excellent care.