background
background
Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eden Medical Center and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310 San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 775-3392

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Aguilar specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Aguilar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aguilar

4.3

11 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 13, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
JCH – Dec 16, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 11, 2021
Thank you for your feedback as we love to hear...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
R Richards M.D. – Nov 10, 2021
Thank you for your feedback as we love to hear...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Noe valley opera guy – Dec 10, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Manassas, VA – Nov 01, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
larkspur, ca – Jan 10, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Aguilar, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Aguilar?

Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care.

biography

Gary L. Aguilar, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist, an oculoplastic specialist, and an affiliated eye doctor at San Francisco Eye Institute. Dr. Aguilar offers comprehensive eye care, including eye exams and treatment of glaucoma and other...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1980

  • Stanford Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Ucla-harbor General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Ucla Harbor General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
- 
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

  • English

  • Spanish

Focus on Graves' Disease

Locations

Practice

Schwartz & Swift Optical711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310 San Francisco, CA 94102
1

Practice

Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco LP1160 Post St San Francisco, CA 94109
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    900 Hyde St
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality