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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Pleasant and professional
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Doctor Topilow
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice and knowledgeable. She explained everything in detail
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Doctor Topilow is the Best! Her surgical skills and extra personal care exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t be happier with her expertise as a surgeon & very grateful that she’s a wonderful Doctor!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Nicole is awesome! Great experience
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
A wonderful experience, so glad I found Dr Topilow.
Extremely happy with my surgery results.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Very pretty nice very nice to me very knowledgeable I was very happy with her I give her a thumbs up!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr.Topilow is professional, kind,attentive and knowledgeable. Very good bed side manor. She thorough and explains everything clearly.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Had a great consultation with Dr. Topilow. She explained the options and the procedure very clearly and gave me plenty of opportunity to ask questions. I am looking forward to moving ahead with the treatment we discussed.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Topilow was very thorough, respectful and caring. She described the procedure in a manner that I could understand, and answered all of my questions.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
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Pacific Eye Institute: Temecula Office
41877 Enterprise Cir N Suite 110 Temecula, CA 92590
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3637 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056
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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.
Pleasant and professional
Doctor Topilow
Very nice and knowledgeable. She explained everything in detail
Doctor Topilow is the Best! Her surgical skills and extra personal care exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t be happier with her expertise as a surgeon & very grateful that she’s a wonderful Doctor!
Nicole is awesome! Great experience
A wonderful experience, so glad I found Dr Topilow. Extremely happy with my surgery results.
Very pretty nice very nice to me very knowledgeable I was very happy with her I give her a thumbs up!
Dr.Topilow is professional, kind,attentive and knowledgeable. Very good bed side manor. She thorough and explains everything clearly.
Had a great consultation with Dr. Topilow. She explained the options and the procedure very clearly and gave me plenty of opportunity to ask questions. I am looking forward to moving ahead with the treatment we discussed.
Dr. Topilow was very thorough, respectful and caring. She described the procedure in a manner that I could understand, and answered all of my questions.