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
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