Ophthalmologists Accepting First Health in Santa Rosa, CA
8 verified ophthalmologists in Santa Rosa, California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Refractive Surgery (LASIK), and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Common hospital affiliations include MarinHealth Medical Center, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and Adventist Health Hanford.


Thomas Schlesinger, MD
Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA20+ years16+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Ira Schachar, M.D.
Specialist, Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA15+ years43+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Lillian Yang, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA10+ years2+ pubs
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)


Stephen Meffert, M.D.
Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA30+ years8+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Daniel Rich, M.D.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology


Venkatesh Brahma, M.D.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA10+ years7+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Emil Shieh, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA30+ years2+ pubs
Cornea & External Disease


Avni Shah, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Santa Rosa, CA10+ years5+ pubs
Glaucoma
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these ophthalmologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Refractive Surgery (LASIK), and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these ophthalmologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.