Ophthalmology
Brian Francis, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; Medical Director of Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Fountain Valley; Inaugural holder of the Rupert and Gertrude Steiger Endowed Chair in Vision Research at the Doheny Eye Institute
Dr. Brian A. Francis is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine, and serves as Medical Director of Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Fountain Valley, California. He holds the Rupert and Gertrude Steiger Endowed Chair in Vision Research at the Doheny Eye Institute and directs Glaucoma Services while leading the glaucoma fellowship program. Specializing in glaucoma, Dr. Francis treats conditions such as glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and catara
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology, 1998-2029)
Education & Training
- Tulane University School of Medicine — M.D., 1992
- Tulane University Hospital & Clinics — Internship Transitional, 1993
- Tulane University School of Medicine — Residency, Ophthalmology, 1996
- University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine — Fellowship, Glaucoma/Ophthalmology, 1997
- University of Southern California — M.S., Biostatistics and Clinical Trials
Peer Recognition
- Los Angeles Magazine — Top Doctors
2018, 2021, 2024 (3 years)
- Super Doctors — Super Doctors® Southern California
2022-2025 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Doheny Eye Center UCLA
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
30+ years in practice