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Eric J. Linebarger, MD

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Ophthalmology

(board certified)

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Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

858-521-2301
Fax: 858-521-2018

16899 W. Bernardo Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92127-1603

Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

619-568-8220
Fax: 619-568-8089

8701 Cuyamaca St.
Floor 3
Santee, CA 92071-4253

Sharp Rees-Stealy Surgical Eye Consultants Ophthalmology

858-939-5400
Fax: 858-939-5415

3075 Health Center Drive
Floor 4
San Diego, CA 92123


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Location and phone

  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

    16899 W. Bernardo Drive
    Floor 2
    San Diego, CA 92127-1603
    Get directions

    858-521-2301
    Fax: 858-521-2018

  2. Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

    8701 Cuyamaca St.
    Floor 3
    Santee, CA 92071-4253
    Get directions

    619-568-8220
    Fax: 619-568-8089

  3. Sharp Rees-Stealy Surgical Eye Consultants Ophthalmology

    3075 Health Center Drive
    Floor 4
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Get directions

    858-939-5400
    Fax: 858-939-5415


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About Eric J. Linebarger, MD

Helping people see clearly is a privilege that brings me great happiness — personally and professionally.

Age: 61
In practice since: 2000
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Spanish

Education

Minnesota Eye Consultants: Fellowship
University of Utah: Medical School
University of Utah: Internship
University of California, San Diego: Residency

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1730199209

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Insurance plans accepted

Eric J. Linebarger, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

511 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

February 25, 2026

5.0

Doctor Eric was great in explaining what to be expected.

Verified Patient

February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Linebarger is a world-class ophthalmologist in my opinion. I saw him in 2022 for a PVD eye issue, and he put my mind at ease about my condition. This visit was more serious, and he's taking very good care of me.

Verified Patient

February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Eric Linebarger gained my trust and respect at our first consultation appt and that eased my fears on the day of surgery. I feel so lucky that he is my doctor and will always recommend him to my family and friends.

Verified Patient

February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Linebarger and his entire staff are the "A" team of eye specialists. The time they spend on one patient is incredible. You feel like you are their only patient. You feel listened to, you feel important and you feel confident being in their care.

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Over 100 recognitions

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