Dr. Tara Brown

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Specialty

  • Ophthalmology (Board Certified)

Advanced Degree

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

The Sharp Experience

My staff and I enjoy creating a pleasant experience for our patients.

Call to Make an Appointment

  • Phone: 619-460-3711
    7877 Parkway Drive, Suite 100
    La Mesa, CA 91942
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Fri., 8 am to 5 pm

Biography

I became a doctor because I have always been drawn to doing fine work with my hands — I played the violin with the Syracuse symphony and I enjoyed drawing, painting and piano as well. Surgery is an extension of that. My focus is high-quality facial plastic and ophthalmic surgery. My staff and I enjoy creating a pleasant experience for our patients.

In my spare time, I enjoy fishing and spending time with my husband and kids.

Biographical Details

Age: 36
In practice since: 2006
Gender: Female

Hospital Affiliations

Education

  • Medical School: Tulane University
  • Internship: University of California, San Diego
  • Residency: University of California, San Diego

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
    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
    HMO, PPOs, Select POS, 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
  • MultiPlan
    PPO
  • Sharp Health Plan
    Choice HMO, Performance HMO, Premier HMO, Value HMO
  • United Healthcare
    Signature Options PPO, Signature Value EPO, Signature Value HMO, Signature Value POS
  • VEBA
    Performance HMO-Network 1 HMO
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Treatments & Conditions

  • BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Cosmetic Procedures/Surgeries
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Intraocular Lens (IOL)
  • Laser Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Microsurgery
  • Pterygium Surgery

Practice Features

  • Treats Kids (Newborn to 18 years)

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  • Phone: 619-460-3711
    7877 Parkway Drive, Suite 100
    La Mesa, CA 91942

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