Ophthalmology: Comprehensive Eye Care, Glaucoma, Cataract, LASIK
San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.9
482 Ratings
182 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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I’ve trusted Dr. Higginbotham over the years for thorough and skillful care of my eyes
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Thank you!
(3 weeks 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.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
What a gracious pro!!! Well deserved reputation in SLO for 50 years!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
First time visit. Excellent
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
He is terrific
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Always very personable and very, very knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I met Dr Higinbotham at his Pismo office for the first time. I found all members of staff very friendly, especially the woman at the front desk. Dr H as always was kind and thorough and answered all my questions
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Friendly and p
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
I have Great confidence in the doctor who for 7 years has been my ophthalmologist. He removed cataracts and placed lenses in both eyes about 7 years ago without any issues. I love seeing so clearly.
(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.
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
He is terrific
Always very personable and very, very knowledgeable
I met Dr Higinbotham at his Pismo office for the first time. I found all members of staff very friendly, especially the woman at the front desk. Dr H as always was kind and thorough and answered all my questions
Friendly and p
I have Great confidence in the doctor who for 7 years has been my ophthalmologist. He removed cataracts and placed lenses in both eyes about 7 years ago without any issues. I love seeing so clearly.