Ophthalmology: Comprehensive Eye Care, Glaucoma, Cataract, LASIK
San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.9
495 Ratings
187 Comments
Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D., is a talented and empathetic ophthalmologist who treats patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, CA, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. Higginbotham sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a Bachelor of Science in zoology, Dr. Higginbotham earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D., is a talented and empathetic ophthalmologist who treats patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, CA, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. Higginbotham sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a Bachelor of Science in zoology, Dr. Higginbotham earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
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He is sooo theo and pleasant. Glad he is my eye doctor!!
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
the best.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Higginbotham is a kind and thorough ophthalmologist. He monitors the health of my eyes and my growing cataracts twice a year; I will need surgery within the next year or two (if I want to regain/retain my vision) and from Day 1 (probably 5 years ago) he has offered reassurance about the surgery - only takes about 10 minutes, one of the most common surgeries, barely any down time, and highly successful. I'm not ready to say "Yay, I can't wait!" But as my vision continues to deteriorate I'm getting there. I trust his judgement and expertise completely.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I am unhappy with the outcome of the cataract surgery and cannot see without glasses at night now.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Awesome, knows his profession. He's a great human being and knows how to put his patients at ease. Great all around fella with lots of life experiences.
Has done two surgeries for me and takes great care of my eyes.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
I’ve trusted Dr. Higginbotham over the years for thorough and skillful care of my eyes
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Thank you!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent! He is very knowledgeable and respectful. Care about his patients. He has done surgery on my eye in the past. I am grateful he follows up and explains everything.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
What a gracious pro!!! Well deserved reputation in SLO for 50 years!
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
First time visit. Excellent
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
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Pacific Eye Surgeons: Pismo Beach Office
931 N Oak Park Blvd Suite 201 Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Pacific Eye Surgeons: San Luis Obispo Office
3855 Broad Street Suite B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Robert W. Higginbotham, M.D., is a talented and empathetic ophthalmologist who treats patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. Higginbotham sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach.
In Dr. Higginbotham’s own words, “as a doctor in Vietnam, I saw what the ravages of war can do to people’s lives. That experience led me to form a nonprofit corporation to build free eye care clinics in Vietnam. It’s incredibly gratifying to help these people see a new world.”
After graduating from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a Bachelor of Science in zoology, Dr. Higginbotham earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco and his internship at Brooke Army Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Higginbotham is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Higginbotham served as a surgeon in war-torn Vietnam, which inspired him to help the underprivileged through eye care. He formed a nonprofit corporation to build free eye care clinics in Vietnam to help the men, woman, and children of that country through improved vision. This enthusiasm for improving people’s vision continues today with his patients from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
At Pacific Eye, Dr. Higginbotham specializes in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, oculoplastics, and general ophthalmology. His experience as a clinical instructor in eye surgery has allowed him to develop a particularly communicative and compassionate bedside manner, which goes a long way in helping his patients to understand and be at ease about their care, even when surgery is necessary.
He is sooo theo and pleasant. Glad he is my eye doctor!!
the best.
Dr. Higginbotham is a kind and thorough ophthalmologist. He monitors the health of my eyes and my growing cataracts twice a year; I will need surgery within the next year or two (if I want to regain/retain my vision) and from Day 1 (probably 5 years ago) he has offered reassurance about the surgery - only takes about 10 minutes, one of the most common surgeries, barely any down time, and highly successful. I'm not ready to say "Yay, I can't wait!" But as my vision continues to deteriorate I'm getting there. I trust his judgement and expertise completely.
I am unhappy with the outcome of the cataract surgery and cannot see without glasses at night now.
Awesome, knows his profession. He's a great human being and knows how to put his patients at ease. Great all around fella with lots of life experiences. Has done two surgeries for me and takes great care of my eyes.
I’ve trusted Dr. Higginbotham over the years for thorough and skillful care of my eyes
Thank you!
Excellent! He is very knowledgeable and respectful. Care about his patients. He has done surgery on my eye in the past. I am grateful he follows up and explains everything.
What a gracious pro!!! Well deserved reputation in SLO for 50 years!
First time visit. Excellent