Ophthalmology: Comprehensive Eye Care, Glaucoma, Cataract, LASIK
San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
4.9
601 Ratings
227 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’m going to miss him, such a kind and caring soul, he treated my grandparents and many family members! He was a treasure
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Just great all around Doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
The best!!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional Excellent rapport with patients.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I'll miss you. Have a wonderful trip and happy retirement.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Higginbotham has always been very kind and empathetic. He is a wonderful doctor and always very professional! Please thank him for all his great care!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Best doc ever
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Sorry he is retiring. Is great doctor l
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Higginbotham has been my ophthalmologist for over twenty years. The fact that I have been coming back time and time again says more than I can easily convey.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Long time friends as well as my ophthalmologist for many, many years, plus business partners many years ago in professional office building in Morro Bay!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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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’m going to miss him, such a kind and caring soul, he treated my grandparents and many family members! He was a treasure
Just great all around Doctor
The best!!
Very professional Excellent rapport with patients.
I'll miss you. Have a wonderful trip and happy retirement.
Dr.Higginbotham has always been very kind and empathetic. He is a wonderful doctor and always very professional! Please thank him for all his great care!
Best doc ever
Sorry he is retiring. Is great doctor l
Dr Higginbotham has been my ophthalmologist for over twenty years. The fact that I have been coming back time and time again says more than I can easily convey.
Long time friends as well as my ophthalmologist for many, many years, plus business partners many years ago in professional office building in Morro Bay!