Dr. Zacharia Nayer, M.D., is a Columbia- and UCSD-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon serving the San Diego area. He earned his undergraduate degree in three years at the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and received his medical degree from George Washington University, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He completed his residency at Columbia University and fellowship at UC San Diego.
Dr. Zacharia Nayer, M.D., is a Columbia- and UCSD-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon serving the San Diego area. He earned his undergraduate degree in three years at the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and received his medical degree from George Washington University, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He completed his residency at Columbia University and fellowship at UC San Diego.
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Dr. Nayer was very professional and explained everything to me.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He is the best!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Was very pleased to meet with him and he was very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very thankful for his service
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He’s spent a lot of time on me. We are still working on the left eye but we’re getting there.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He suggested another pharmacy’ can save us 100’s of dollars
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He’s been very patient with my eye surgery results and getting me the results that I really need.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional.
Gives down to earth advice
One of the best eye doctors i have used.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
It took switching insurance to find Dr. Nayer, but I'm so happy I did!
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
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Encinitas
700 Garden View Court Unit 100 Encinitas, CA 92024
Oceanside
3621 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056
Dr. Zacharia Nayer, M.D.,is a Columbia and UCSD trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon serving the San Diego area. Dr. Nayer's treatment philosophy is to treat every patient as if they were a family member, emphasizing shared decision making and empowering patients with knowledge about their medical conditions and treatment options.
He completed his undergraduate degree in three years at the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar. He went to medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington D.C. and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He did his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University, Harkness Eye Institute and his glaucoma fellowship at UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute.
Outside of work, Dr. Nayer enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and watching the NBA. He is a loyal Washington Wizards fan.
Dr. Nayer was very professional and explained everything to me.
He is the best!
Was very pleased to meet with him and he was very thorough.
Very thankful for his service
He’s spent a lot of time on me. We are still working on the left eye but we’re getting there.
Excellent
He suggested another pharmacy’ can save us 100’s of dollars
He’s been very patient with my eye surgery results and getting me the results that I really need.
Very professional. Gives down to earth advice One of the best eye doctors i have used.
It took switching insurance to find Dr. Nayer, but I'm so happy I did!