Dr. Barry Scher

Welcoming new patients

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Advanced Degree

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

The Sharp Experience

I work to provide high quality medical and surgical ophthalmic care with enthusiasm and compassion.

Call to Make an Appointment

  • Phone: 619-420-2111
    681 3rd Ave.
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Thurs., 8 am to 5 pm
    Fri., 9 am to 5 pm
    Sat., ON CALL

Biography

I value your trust in my eye care services. I strive to provide the most sophisticated technology and solutions to my patients, and am committed to providing you with all the options and information available.

Biographical Details

Age: 67
In practice since: 1977
Gender: Male

Hospital Affiliations

Education

  • Medical School: New York State University
  • Internship: Bellevue Hospital Center (New York, NY)
  • Residency: Bellevue Hospital Center (New York, NY)
  • Fellowship: New York University

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
    Elect Choice EPO, Health Fund PPO, HMO, Managed Choice POS, National Advantage PPO, Open Choice PPO, QPOS POS, Traditional Choice PPO, US Access POS, Value Network HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
    AIM HMO, California HMO, EPO, Plus POS, Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Beech Street
    PPO
  • Blue Shield
    HMO, POS, PPOs
  • Cash/Self pay
  • Champus Tricare
    For Life, Prime
  • ChoiceCare/Humana
    PPO
  • CIGNA
    HMO, Open Access POS, PPOs
  • Coventry Healthcare
    PPO
  • Health Net
    EPO, HMO, PPOs, Seniority Plus Retirees HMO
  • Medicare
    Assignment, Sharp Pioneer ACO, UHC-AARP MedicareCompleteValue, UHC-AARP MediComplete Premier, UHC-AARP MediCompleteEssential, UHC-Secure Horizons Retiree, UHC-Sharp Secure Horizons
  • Medicare/Medi-Cal
  • MultiPlan
    PPO
  • Sharp Health Plan
    Choice HMO, Performance HMO, Premier HMO, Value HMO
  • United Healthcare
    Signature Freedom, Signature Independence, Signature Options PPO, Signature Value EPO, Signature Value HMO, Signature Value POS
  • VEBA
    Performance HMO-Network 1 HMO
  • Workers' Compensation
All physicians who we refer are in good standing with a Sharp hospital or medical group and pay no fees to be included in our service. They are not employees or agents of Sharp HealthCare. Selection is based on your particular needs.

Treatments & Conditions

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Contact Lenses
  • Corneal Disease/Transplant
  • Cosmetic Procedures/Surgeries
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Intraocular Lens (IOL)
  • Laser Surgery
  • Laser Vision Correction Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Microsurgery
  • Pterygium Surgery
  • Tear Duct Surgery

Practice Features

  • Second Opinions

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  • Phone: 619-420-2111
    681 3rd Ave.
    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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