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Eduardo Besser, MD
Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology located in Culver City, CA
Education
After obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr. Besser earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Boston University School of Medicine, subsequently completing his residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York Medical College. Dr. Besser was awarded the title of Chief Resident in Ophthalmology during his senior year.
Private Practice and Teaching
As a founding member of Angeles Eye Institute in Culver City, Dr. Besser specializes in refractive cataract surgery and laser vision correction. He also provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, managing a wide breadth of acute and chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, red/dry eyes, and chalazion removal.
Dr. Besser is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Jules Stein Eye Institute-UCLA, and teaches advanced cataract surgery to medical residents at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Besser enjoys a distinguished reputation in the ophthalmology community for his surgical skill and high success rate. He is also well regarded for high ethical standards, clear communication skills and an ability to establish rapport with patients. Numerous medical colleagues – including fellow ophthalmologists and eye surgery technicians – have entrusted their own family members to Dr. Besser’s surgical care.
Having been born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Besser speaks fluent Spanish and English, and his office staff can translate Russian, Spanish and French.
Instrument Design
Always on the hunt for new ways to improve patient outcomes, Dr. Besser has developed and patented several industry-
Community Service
Dr. Besser is committed to serving the Los Angeles community by donating his services locally. Over the years he has screened patients for the Venice Family Clinic, often providing free services to patients who otherwise have no access to care, and volunteered for Care Harbor megaclinic events at the LA Sports Arena. He has also participated in multiple pro bono medical/surgical missions to Mexico and Nicaragua.
Education
After obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr. Besser earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Boston University School of Medicine, subsequently completing his residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York Medical College. Dr. Besser was awarded the title of Chief Resident in Ophthalmology during his senior year.
Private Practice and Teaching
As a founding member of Angeles Eye Institute in Culver City, Dr. Besser specializes in refractive cataract surgery and laser vision correction. He also provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, managing a wide breadth of acute and chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, red/dry eyes, and chalazion removal.
Dr. Besser is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Jules Stein Eye Institute-UCLA, and teaches advanced cataract surgery to medical residents at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Besser enjoys a distinguished reputation in the ophthalmology community for his surgical skill and high success rate. He is also well regarded for high ethical standards, clear communication skills and an ability to establish rapport with patients. Numerous medical colleagues – including fellow ophthalmologists and eye surgery technicians – have entrusted their own family members to Dr. Besser’s surgical care.
Having been born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Besser speaks fluent Spanish and English, and his office staff can translate Russian, Spanish and French.
Instrument Design
Always on the hunt for new ways to improve patient outcomes, Dr. Besser has developed and patented several industry-
Community Service
Dr. Besser is committed to serving the Los Angeles community by donating his services locally. Over the years he has screened patients for the Venice Family Clinic, often providing free services to patients who otherwise have no access to care, and volunteered for Care Harbor megaclinic events at the LA Sports Arena. He has also participated in multiple pro bono medical/surgical missions to Mexico and Nicaragua.
