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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • Medical And Surgical Vision Care Inc 15251 National Ave Ste 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • (408) 985-2020

Brief Intro

Dr. Jovkar is the medical director of Medical and Surgical Vision Care, Inc. He is a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the eye. Dr. Jovkar is a highly experienced and trained physician who is recognized by the following professional organizations: American Board of Ophthalmology Medical Board of California California Medical Association International College of Surgeons Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Santa Clara County Medical Association Peninsula Eye Society Ophthalmology is a rapidly growing medical field that is based on complex technology. Dr. Jovkar's training in Electrical and Computer Engineering, enable him to use technological advances in ophthalmology and surgery. Dr. Jovkar has also a Masters degree (M.Sc.) in the area of biomedical engineering. He has extensive experience in laser technology in the field of ophthalmology. Before specializing in ophthalmology, Dr. Jovkar practiced general and internal medicine. This experience was instrumental in providing him with a broad understanding of a patient's overall medical problems. Dr. Jovkar has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has co-authored a book chapter on laser surgery in the International Ophthalmology Clinics (see below). Some of the journals that have published his articles are: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science Ophthalmic Practice Medical Physics Journal of Nuclear Medicine Journal of Neural Transmission Annals of Ophthalmology American Journal of ophthalmology Dr. Jovkar has served as the chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Los Gatos Hospital for 4 years. He is a staff ophthalmologist at Stanford University Hospital. He is married and has two children.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Mcgill University

Univ De Montreal Fac De Med - 1991

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Medical And Surgical Vision Care Inc
  • 15251 National Ave Ste 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Keratitis
  • Cataract
  • Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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Procedures Performed

  • Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Valley Health Plan
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • CareMore
  • Brand New Day
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Meritain Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • AARP
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Alignment Health Plan
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