Highlights
- Board Certified
- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
Dr. Tara Brown is a board certified Ophthalmologist serving the San Diego area for the past 15 years. Dr. Brown is experienced in Eye Lid Rejuvenation, Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Resurfacing. Sh… Read more ›
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I went to see Dr. Brown for a eye infection and she was awesome. Her assistant and the office staff was great.…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Bachelors Degree | B.A. | 1998 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 2002 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of California, San Diego | Ophthalmology | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Board of Ophthalmology | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology | Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Ophthalmologist
Years In Practice: 20 (started in 2006)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Brown specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 21
Most Recent Review: 06/08/2017
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
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D. T.
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June 08, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“eye infection”
I went to see Dr. Brown for a eye infection and she was awesome. Her assistant and the office staff was great.
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Anonymous
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May 18, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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“My skin was baby-smooth after my visit with Dr. Brown”
I am amazed by how great my skin looks and feels after just one treatment with Dr. Brown. I was a little nervous about this appointment, but she answered all my questions and put my mind at ease. She was very nice and easy to talk to and didn't make me feel dumb for asking the questions I asked. The appointment was quick and I got wonderful results. I will definitely be going back to Dr. Brown.
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Anonymous
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May 18, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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“A fantastic appointment with great results!!”
Dr. Brown was wonderful! She listened to what I wanted and talked to me in "regular" English not "doctor speak". She was kind and gentle and my results were fantastic! I recommend Dr. Brown to EVERYONE! Couldn't ask for a better doctor.
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Mary J. L.
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February 01, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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“comfortable and reassuring; problems resolving”
She is knowledgeable, professional , and comfortable to speak with--I think she is very skilled
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L. R.
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February 01, 2017
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“Great”
it was good. She is great as what she does and extremely beautiful.
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Anonymous
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June 08, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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“Eye exam”
Doctor was terrific as is her staff. I would definitely recommend Dr. Brown for any of your eye care needs.
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Anonymous
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May 18, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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“Fantastic Results!”
I had microneedling done and i couldn't believe the fantastic results. Dr. Brown explain things perfectly so i understood what was going on and everything went so smooth. It was a fantastic experience and i will recommend her to anyone and everyone.
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Patricia K.
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February 17, 2017
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“Such a relaxing experience”
Easy understanding all explained in regards to proceedure
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B. G.
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February 01, 2017
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“Professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and enjoyable.”
My experience has been positive and I would thoroughly recommend this provider and their staff. The front office staff provided a receipt that was, unfortunately, not accepted by my FSA. When I mentioned this, they offered to create and email an itemized receipt. Very proactive! My many thanks!
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Mikeal S.
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January 19, 2017
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Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego - 7910 Frost St Ste 370
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“The most patient user friendly office”
Extremely pleasant
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Tara Brown
15706 Pomerado Road Ste 103Poway, CA 92064
Rady Children''s Hospital-San Diego
7910 Frost St Ste 370San Diego, CA 92123
North County Eye Center
225 East 2nd Avenue UNIT 310Escondido, CA 92025
Practice Colleagues
Dr Ilya Volk, MD - Optometrist
Megha Pansara, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Brian Le, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Lorne Kapner, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Amanda Klaren, OD - Optometrist
Dr Marty Tornatore, OD - Optometrist
Dr Erwin Omens, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Tatyana Budarina, MD - Optometrist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Botox
- Brow Lifts
- Cataract Surgery
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Fillers
- Lid Lifts
- Skin Resurfacing
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Tara Brown, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: We Accept Cash, Checks and all major credit cards.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept all PPO insurance plans, as well as Medicare and select HMO plans. Please contact the office to confirm coverage.
Comment - “ eye infection ”
I went to see Dr. Brown for a eye infection and she was awesome. Her assistant and the office staff was great.