Dr. Douglas R. Matsunaga, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous at Pacific Eye Institute.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Matsunaga graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Dr. Douglas R. Matsunaga, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous at Pacific Eye Institute.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Matsunaga graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
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Great attention my questions on procedures of my treatment. Direct answers.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
My Hero
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Does not listen well. Appears to have a little empathy.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Quick.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
Great doc very caring !
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
Staff and doctor were great. Friendly, professional and listen to my concerns and questions.
(5 months ago)
Oct-2025
Awesome did great explain everything and yes I would refer a friend even a family member
(5 months ago)
Sep-2025
I like dr Matsunaga, but most of the women that work there are very indifferent
(5 months ago)
Sep-2025
Always so thorough. I trust him to provide cautious and thorough advice and treatment!!!
(6 months ago)
Aug-2025
I felt super comfortable with the Dr’s knowledge and ability. I had been referred by an optometrist for possible retina damage. Dr Matsunaga diagnosed me with a torn retina. He was able to fix it with a laser procedure the same day as the diagnosis.
(6 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Pacific Eye Institute: Apple Valley Office
15099 Kamana Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92307
Dr. Douglas R. Matsunaga, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous at Pacific Eye Institute.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Matsunaga graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. After completing a medical internship at the St. Mary Medical Center, Dr. Matsunaga went to the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia for residency training in ophthalmology. For additional sub-specialty training, he completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the USC Roski Eye Institute.
Dr. Matsunaga has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications, case reports, and book chapters on vitreoretinal disease, and has been an invited speaker at both national and international ophthalmologic conferences. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology.
Outside his work in ophthalmology, Dr. Matsunaga enjoys adventure. Where traveling the world, scuba diving, or running, biking and camping in the great outdoors. He is also an avid reader and loves trying new foods; he describes himself as an overambitious cooker.
Great attention my questions on procedures of my treatment. Direct answers.
My Hero
Does not listen well. Appears to have a little empathy.
Quick.
Great doc very caring !
Staff and doctor were great. Friendly, professional and listen to my concerns and questions.
Awesome did great explain everything and yes I would refer a friend even a family member
I like dr Matsunaga, but most of the women that work there are very indifferent
Always so thorough. I trust him to provide cautious and thorough advice and treatment!!!
I felt super comfortable with the Dr’s knowledge and ability. I had been referred by an optometrist for possible retina damage. Dr Matsunaga diagnosed me with a torn retina. He was able to fix it with a laser procedure the same day as the diagnosis.