Dr. Dennis Sugiyama, O.D., is a highly skilled optometrist with over 30 years of experience in medical and primary care optometry. A graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry, he completed a prestigious medical optometry residency at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, specializing in geriatric and hospital-based care. Dr. Sugiyama is glaucoma-certified and has expertise in managing complex anterior and posterior segment diseases, post-operative care, and specialty contact lenses.
Dr. Dennis Sugiyama, O.D., is a highly skilled optometrist with over 30 years of experience in medical and primary care optometry. A graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry, he completed a prestigious medical optometry residency at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, specializing in geriatric and hospital-based care. Dr. Sugiyama is glaucoma-certified and has expertise in managing complex anterior and posterior segment diseases, post-operative care, and specialty contact lenses.
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Knowledgeable good communication,
I feel confident with having him as my doctor
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very knowledgeable and very professional. He treated me with care and made me feel he cares about my health and my eyes.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Nice guy....
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Exceptional Dr. Polite and very unprofessional
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Pleasant experience with doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very thorough, and extremely professional.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The doctor is very professional and courteous. He explained everything In a clear and precise way.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
First time seeing Dr. Sugiyama but exceeded my expectations.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Sugiyama is very professional and courteous. He explained in detail everything my husband was experiencing was normal.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Great doctor.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
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Mission Hills
11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 341 Mission Hills, CA 91345
Dr. Dennis Sugiyama, O.D., is a highly skilled optometrist with over 30 years of experience in medical and primary care optometry. A graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry, he completed a prestigious medical optometry residency at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, specializing in geriatric and hospital-based care. Dr. Sugiyama is glaucoma-certified and has expertise in managing complex anterior and posterior segment diseases, post-operative care, and specialty contact lenses.
Active in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Optometry and the California Optometric Association, he is committed to advancing eye care through education and community service. In his free time, Dr. Sugiyama enjoys volunteering, engaging in health fairs, and giving back to his local community.
EDUCATION: O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) Marshall B. Ketchum University Fullerton, CA, 1991
B.A., Psychology (Child Development) University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, 1986
TRAINING: Residency Medical Optometry West Los Angeles Veteran's Affairs Medical Center Los Angeles, CA, 1992
LICENSURES: California State Board of Optometry, 1991 Drug Enforcement Administration Registration, 2022 Glaucoma Certification, CA State Board of Optometry, 2017
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member — American Academy of Ophthalmology Member — American Optometric Association Member — California Optometric Association Treasurer — San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society Delegate, House of Representatives — California Optometric Association Congress President's Council and Leadership Quorum — California Optometric Association
Knowledgeable good communication, I feel confident with having him as my doctor
Very knowledgeable and very professional. He treated me with care and made me feel he cares about my health and my eyes.
Nice guy....
Exceptional Dr. Polite and very unprofessional
Pleasant experience with doctor
Very thorough, and extremely professional.
The doctor is very professional and courteous. He explained everything In a clear and precise way.
First time seeing Dr. Sugiyama but exceeded my expectations.
Dr. Sugiyama is very professional and courteous. He explained in detail everything my husband was experiencing was normal.
Great doctor.