Dr. Philip Taunton is one of the experienced optometrists at Eye Care of San Diego. He has been with our team for over 20 years.
Education, Training & Certifications
Dr. Taunton earned his degree from Bradford University School of Optometry in Great Britain in 1968. He studied with The New England College of Optometry, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Ocular Disease and Pharmaceutical Application. Dr. Taunton also trained at Westville University Natal in South Africa.
Dr. Philip Taunton is one of the experienced optometrists at Eye Care of San Diego. He has been with our team for over 20 years.
Education, Training & Certifications
Dr. Taunton earned his degree from Bradford University School of Optometry in Great Britain in 1968. He studied with The New England College of Optometry, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Ocular Disease and Pharmaceutical Application. Dr. Taunton also trained at Westville University Natal in South Africa.
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Best doctor in the whole group
Dec-2024
Very thorough and great bedside manners.
Dec-2024
Caring and thorough doctor. Very pleasant and great bedside manner.
Sep-2024
So kid and focused. And detail oriented.
Sep-2024
He is the best!
Sep-2024
Answered all my questions, friendly and professional.
Aug-2024
Dr. Taunton Has been the most knowledgeable doctor. It was a pleasure Having him help my husband
Jul-2024
Dr. Taunton is very knowledgeable. He is very professional.
Jul-2024
Dr Taunton is a treasure. He is very I professional, thorough as well as compassionate.
Jul-2024
Dr. Taunton is very considerate, thoughtful, and patient and working out the best prescriptions for my visual needs. He was excellent the many years I wore contacts, and with my vision changes has maintained a high quality of service.
Jul-2024
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Eye Care of San Diego: Escondido
700 West El Norte Parkway Escondido, CA 92026
Dr. Philip Taunton is one of the experienced optometrists at Eye Care of San Diego. He has been with our team for over 20 years.
Education, Training & Certifications Dr. Taunton earned his degree from Bradford University School of Optometry in Great Britain in 1968. He studied with The New England College of Optometry, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Ocular Disease and Pharmaceutical Application. Dr. Taunton also trained at Westville University Natal in South Africa.
Dr. Taunton is licensed with the California state board, and the National Board of Optometry in Basic Science, Clinical Science, Clinical Skills and Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease. In 1997, he joined Eye Care of San Diego as a resident optometrist and contact lens specialist. He specializes in aphakic, keratoconus and post-surgical contact lens fitting. Dr. Taunton attained Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent certification with the California state board in December 1997. He became one of the first 0ptometrists in California to receive certification for the treatment and management of glaucoma.
Dr. Taunton has worked professionally as an optometrist in Great Britain and South Africa, in addition to over 30 years in San Diego. He was involved in providing the first one-hour comprehensive laboratory service for eyeglasses in Durban, S.A.
Best doctor in the whole group
Very thorough and great bedside manners.
Caring and thorough doctor. Very pleasant and great bedside manner.
So kid and focused. And detail oriented.
He is the best!
Answered all my questions, friendly and professional.
Dr. Taunton Has been the most knowledgeable doctor. It was a pleasure Having him help my husband
Dr. Taunton is very knowledgeable. He is very professional.
Dr Taunton is a treasure. He is very I professional, thorough as well as compassionate.
Dr. Taunton is very considerate, thoughtful, and patient and working out the best prescriptions for my visual needs. He was excellent the many years I wore contacts, and with my vision changes has maintained a high quality of service.