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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
Adult 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 StrabismusChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship2020
OphthalmologyUniversity of WashingtonResidency2019
MDUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineMedical School2015
BA in Human BiologyStanford UniversityUndergraduate2010
Awards & Honors
COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation / UC Davis SOM & Burroughs Wellcome Fund2022Travel Grant, AAO Mid-Year Forum
Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons2018Chief Resident
University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology2018Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine2014
Publications, Presentations & Press
- Daily Oxygen Supplementation and Risk of Retinopathy of PrematurityOphthalmic Epidemiology2023
- Vitreous Findings by Handheld Spectral-Domain OCT Correlate with Retinopathy of Prematurity SeverityOphthalmology Retina2020
- Visual Function, Brain Imaging, and Physiological Factors in Children With Asymmetric Nystagmus due to Chiasmal GliomasPediatric Neurology2019
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CA, PA, WA
- License Numbers:A170233, MD467150, ML60650441

