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Neil T. Choplin, M.D.
Eye Care of San Diego
Ophthalmology
Escondido, La Jolla
4.9
60 Ratings
24 Comments
Dr. Neil T. Choplin, M.D., is a graduate of New York University, with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, attending on an Armed Forces Health Professional scholarship. Upon graduation he served a general surgery internship at Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau County Medical Center in New York.
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4.9
60 Ratings
24 Comments
Dr. Neil T. Choplin, M.D., is a graduate of New York University, with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, attending on an Armed Forces Health Professional scholarship. Upon graduation he served a general surgery internship at Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau County Medical Center in New York.
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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. Neil T. Choplin, M.D., is a graduate of New York University, with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, attending on an Armed Forces Health Professional scholarship. Upon graduation he served a general surgery internship at Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau County Medical Center in New York.
Education & Background
Dr. Choplin entered military service upon completion of residency training, and served four years at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia. After completion of a glaucoma fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia under the direction of Dr. George Spaeth, Dr. Choplin transferred to the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, where he served as the director of the glaucoma service, residency director and chairman of the department of ophthalmology. He retired from active duty in August 2000 with the rank of Captain in the United States Navy Medical Corps. He is adjunct clinical professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. His military decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy Meritorious Service Award.
Professional Affiliations & Interests
Dr. Choplin was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1981. He currently holds staff privileges at Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of glaucoma.
Dr. Choplin has presented numerous lectures at scientific meetings, authored or contributed to many scientific articles and textbook chapters, and has authored three ophthalmology textbooks. His most recent textbook, “Atlas of Glaucoma,” is in its third edition, published in June 2014. His research interests include visual field testing, glaucoma medications and surgery and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis.
He served as President of the San Diego County Ophthalmological Society from 1996 to 1998, is a past member of the Glaucoma Advisory Board of Prevent Blindness America and served as a Commissioner on the International Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO), representing the American Glaucoma Society.
He is currently on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Eye Bank, where he has served as secretary/treasurer and president and now serves as president of the Board of Directors. Dr. Choplin is also secretary/treasurer of JCAHPO and is currently president of the Board of Directors.
Personal Background
In his other life, Dr. Choplin plays keyboards in FlipSide, a “vintage” rock band. Dr. Choplin is married to the former Lynn Rebsamen of New York, NY, and has two daughters, Danielle and Suzanne and a granddaughter, Lily.
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Outstanding ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist. Second to none. Highly capable and friendly. Takes time to review your symptoms and history. Never in a rush. Provides top notch patient care. Highly recommend Dr. Choplin.
Very good listener and responsive as well.
Long time provider, no frills or B S. For me recommendations have been on point. I appreciate his professionalism and office staff attempts to accommodate my request.
Great doctor and I'm lucky to be one of his patients.
Always feel comfortable with Chappy. I know he’s looking out for me. Nice guy. Clark
He is a very good eye Doctor
Dr Choplin is very knowledgeable and very personable.
I totally trust him to partner with me for my glaucoma care. He’s professional, welcoming and patient with answering all my questions. We need more doctors like Neil Choplin because he’s totally qualified and irreplaceable as an admirable ophthalmologist. I am grateful to have him as my doctor and he helps so many patients. I will keep him as my ophthalmologist as long as I possibly can. The office staff is conscientious and supportive and I feel very well taken care of by everyone at Eye Care of San Diego, especially Dr Choplin.
Dr Choplin, is caring, thorough and personifies excellence in his field. Top notch Ophthalmologist. Can't say enough about this physician. Highly recommend.