Ophthalmology

Gad Heilweil, M.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Dr. Gad Heilweil, MD is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology and practices at the Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Pasadena. He specializes in medical and surgical retina care, offering advanced treatment for retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and macular dystrophies. Dr. Heilweil earned his medical degree from The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at Technion Institute in

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Credentials

Education & Training

Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 2012)
Residency: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2009)
Internship: Ben-Gurion University (Ophthalmology, 1999)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Retinal DetachmentMacular DegenerationIntravitreal InjectionsDiabetic RetinopathyRetinal Disease & AMDRetinal DiseasesGlaucoma

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Languages

English, Hebrew

Conditions Dr. Heilweil treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Heilweil accept Blue Shield of California insurance?

Gad Heilweil's public profile lists Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Curative plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Heilweil practice?

Gad Heilweil practices in Los Angeles, CA with hospital affiliations including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Heilweil specialize in?

Gad Heilweil is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Heilweil been practicing?

Gad Heilweil has 28+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Heilweil's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 2012); Residency: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2009); Internship: Ben-Gurion University (Ophthalmology, 1999).