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John E. Bokosky, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Eye Care of San Diego
Ophthalmology: Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgeon
Mission Hills, Escondido, La Jolla
4.6
256 Ratings
111 Comments
Dr. John E. Bokosky, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a well-respected San Diego surgeon who specializes in cornea surgery and vision correction. He is on staff at multiple hospitals throughout San Diego County, including Scripps-Mercy Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital. He is the former chief of ophthalmology at Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.
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4.6
256 Ratings
111 Comments
Dr. John E. Bokosky, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a well-respected San Diego surgeon who specializes in cornea surgery and vision correction. He is on staff at multiple hospitals throughout San Diego County, including Scripps-Mercy Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital. He is the former chief of ophthalmology at Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.
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Eye Care of San Diego: Mission Hills
3939 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego, CA 92103
Eye Care of San Diego: Escondido
700 West El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
Escondido, CA 92026
Eye Care of San Diego: La Jolla
9834 Genesee Ave
Suite 200
La Jolla, CA 92037
Suite 200
La Jolla, CA 92037
Dr. John E. Bokosky, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a well-respected San Diego surgeon who specializes in cornea surgery and vision correction. He is on staff at multiple hospitals throughout San Diego County, including Scripps-Mercy Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital. He is the former chief of ophthalmology at Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.
Appointments & Awards
Currently, Dr. Bokosky is the medical director for the San Diego Eye Bank. His other appointments include Diplomate and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and past president of the San Diego County Ophthalmological Society.
Dr. Bokosky has been voted “Top Doctor” by his peers in the San Diego Medical Society many times over the years.
Areas of Expertise
His specialized training in ophthalmology includes certification to perform laser vision correction, including LASIK and PRK, and certification to perform Intacs for the treatment of keratoconus. Dr. Bokosky has surgical expertise in penetrating, lamellar and endothelial corneal transplant surgery; cataract extraction using phacoemulsification; LenSx; ORA; intraocular lens implants (IOL); and multifocal and accommodative IOL options, including Restor, Tecnis and Crystalens. He consults on complicated intraocular lens implant problems and diseases of the anterior segment of the eye, including dry eye, blepharitis, post-refractive issues, and severe ocular and corneal conditions, including infections. He performs pterygium surgery with ocular surfacing using amniotic membrane grafting and limbal stem cell transplants.
Education & Training
Dr. Bokosky completed a training program in corneal and external diseases at the University of Michigan. He earned his doctorate in medicine from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and received his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry at the University of Illinois. He performed his internship at Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in San Diego and his ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Dr. Bokosky is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the following organizations:
American Academy of Ophthalmology (Fellow)
International Society of Refractive Surgery
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
California Medical Association
San Diego Medical Society
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I’m overwhelmed with so much confusing information. I had what seemed a thorough exam which confirmed that I should have femtosecond rather than manual cataract surgery. So now I need to choose among five different types of that surgery, which I do not feel competent to do. They gave me promotional brochures to read, which were not very helpful. I’m hoping this is what my upcoming pre-op appointment is for. Dr. Bokosky seems easy to talk to.
The best - I'm totally kept up to speed on all aspects of current and future plans of action.
Great doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable and a highly skilled eye surgeon. His communication skills are excellent. He is the best!
He is the best eye Dr
Thanks for a very successful result of my cataract surgery performed by Dr Bokosky. I have now 20/20 vision on the operated right eye
Highly professional.
Awesome and grateful he’s my doctor
John was very Knowledgeable and answered all of my questions
I have been under his care for 15-20 years. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
After waiting 45 minutes with no update, I left for fitting my $35 co-pay