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Gregory M. Steele, OD
5.0
Optometrist (OD)
Optometry
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Gregory M. Steele, OD
5.0
Optometrist (OD)
Optometry
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Location and phone
1400 E. Palomar St.
Floor 1
Chula Vista, CA 91913-1800
Get directions619-397-3088
Fax: 619-397-3388
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About Gregory M. Steele, OD
Eye exams are so much more than glasses or contact lenses. While helping someone see better is always the primary goal, health of the eyes and the whole body is key. With regular eye exams we can detect, diagnose, treat and prevent many problems that have the potential to affect vision and the whole body. I began wearing glasses in first grade and contact lenses in sixth grade. Going to the eye doctor was the best kind of doctor visit because it was always fun and I always left with better vision! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, son and daughter, reading, swimming and jogging.
Age: 49
In practice since: 2005
Gender: Male
Languages: Spanish
Education
University of California, Berkeley: Medical School
Areas of focus
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NPI
1255444360
Insurance plans accepted
Gregory M. Steele, OD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
415 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5.0
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Provider discussed treatment options
5.0
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5.0
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
5.0
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
August 24, 2026
5.0
Excellent experience.
Verified Patient
August 23, 2026
5.0
Dr. Steele is the absolute best! He is so understanding and he listens to what the patient says. He gave me answers and explanations. And he was so friendly. I would recommend him to anybody.!
Verified Patient
August 23, 2026
5.0
Dr. Steele exemplifies the best of what I routinely experience at SRS: personable, empathetic, engaged, informative.
Verified Patient
August 22, 2026
5.0
I'm very appreciative of Dr. Steele listening to me and reading my referral from my previous optometrist that I need to see a retina specialist. He has referred me to one which is the next step in my process. Thank you.
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