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Dr. Marcela Maria Estrada

Ophthalmology Pediatric Eye Specialist

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Dr. Marcela Maria Estrada

Ophthalmology Pediatric Eye Specialist

Sacramento, CA

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Strabismus
Pediatric Tearing and Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Chalazion and Blepharitis

About Me

Marcela M. Estrada, MD, is a pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist who cares for children and adults with eye alignment disorders, vision development problems and complex pediatric eye disease. She partners closely with families to explain diagnoses in clear, practical terms and to design treatment plans that match each patient’s needs—whether that’s glasses, patching, medications or surgery. Dr. Estrada completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Washington and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her clinical interests include amblyopia, nystagmus, tearing from nasolacrimal duct obstruction, chalazia and blepharitis, congenital and juvenile cataracts, pediatric uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity. She is active in clinical research and education and has earned honors including support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to retain clinician-scientists. Patients appreciate her warm, team-based approach and thoughtful follow-up.

Training

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    Fellowship
    2020
  • University of Washington
    Ophthalmology
    University of Washington
    Residency
    2019
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    MD
    University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical School
    2015
  • Stanford University
    BA in Human Biology
    Stanford University
    Undergraduate
    2010

Awards & Honors

  • COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists

    Doris Duke Charitable Foundation / UC Davis SOM & Burroughs Wellcome Fund
    2022
  • Travel Grant, AAO Mid-Year Forum

    Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    2018
  • Chief Resident

    University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology
    2018
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

    University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2014

Publications, Presentations & Press

  • Daily Oxygen Supplementation and Risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity
    Ophthalmic Epidemiology
    2023
  • Vitreous Findings by Handheld Spectral-Domain OCT Correlate with Retinopathy of Prematurity Severity
    Ophthalmology Retina
    2020
  • Visual Function, Brain Imaging, and Physiological Factors in Children With Asymmetric Nystagmus due to Chiasmal Gliomas
    Pediatric Neurology
    2019

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CA, PA, WA
  • License Numbers:
    A170233, MD467150, ML60650441

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