Dr. Ella Faktorovich

4.8
339 reviews
OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
San Francisco, CA
(415) 922-9500
Medicare Enrolled

Location

1 Daniel Burnham Court Suite 170-C
San Francisco, CA 94109
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TuePDT

Areas of Expertise

All-Laser LASIK
PRK / Epi-LASIK
Wavefront-Guided LASIK
Topography-Guided LASIK (CONTOURA® Vision)
Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Intacs
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK)
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About Me

Dr. Ella Faktorovich is a distinguished ophthalmologist who founded Pacific Vision Institute over twenty years ago. Under her leadership, the institute has been at the forefront of introducing the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies to the Bay Area. She is consistently recognized as one of the best ophthalmologists, with accolades including listings in Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor for more than 15 consecutive years.

Dr. Faktorovich specializes in advanced vision correction procedures such as LASIK, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. She authored the definitive textbook on femtosecond laser technology in all-laser LASIK and founded the Annual San Francisco Cataract, Cornea, and Refractive Surgery Symposium to advance education in eye care. Her commitment to research and innovation ensures that patients receive cutting-edge treatments tailored to their individual needs.

Patients under Dr. Faktorovich's care benefit from her expertise in precision techniques like wavefront-guided LASIK and CONTOURA® Vision. She focuses on providing safe, effective vision correction with a personalized approach, helping patients achieve clearer vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

Training

  • UCSF Department of Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology

    1995

    University of California, San Francisco

    Residency
  • UCSF School of Medicine

    Medical Degree

    University of California, San Francisco

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Sadie Berkove Award for the Outstanding Graduate

    1992

    University of California, San Francisco

  • American Medical Women’s Association Award for Scholastic Achievement

    1992

    University of California, San Francisco

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    1991

    University of California, San Francisco

  • Dean’s Prize for Outstanding Research by a Medical Student

    1990

    University of California, San Francisco

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Research Fellowship

    1989

    University of California, San Francisco

  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

    1987

    UC Berkeley

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
G79065