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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He is an expert in his profession and explains everything in detail which provides comfort and confidence.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
He give me time to ask questions,explained the Diagnosis and Treatment very well.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Nayer is very professional and personable.. He inspires confidence and I am delighted with the results of my cataract surgery. He is top.notch .
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and willing to take the time to listen and discuss any concerns.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very happy with my care.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough, pleasant and professional.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
I appreciate Dr. Nayer's caring and personable demeanor. I don't feel rushed at my appointments and am very happy to be in his care. He is an excellent doctor that I highly recommend.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
The Doctor is great. One of the few Doctor who takes time to explain and answer questions, and not hide behind medical terminology. Performed a procedure on my eye that was perfect
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
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.
He is an expert in his profession and explains everything in detail which provides comfort and confidence.
He give me time to ask questions,explained the Diagnosis and Treatment very well.
Dr Nayer is very professional and personable.. He inspires confidence and I am delighted with the results of my cataract surgery. He is top.notch .
Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and willing to take the time to listen and discuss any concerns.
Very happy with my care.
Very thorough, pleasant and professional.
I appreciate Dr. Nayer's caring and personable demeanor. I don't feel rushed at my appointments and am very happy to be in his care. He is an excellent doctor that I highly recommend.
The Doctor is great. One of the few Doctor who takes time to explain and answer questions, and not hide behind medical terminology. Performed a procedure on my eye that was perfect