Dr. Maulik Zaveri

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
La Jolla, CA
(858) 788-2820
Accepts Medicare

Location

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite C130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Open · Closes 5:00 PMPDT
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Eye Exams
Dry Eye
Diabetic Eye Exams
Macular Degeneration
Refractive Lens Exchange
LASIK Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
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About Me

Dr. Maulik Zaveri is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and nationally recognized eye surgeon who practices in San Diego. He has a special interest in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Zaveri is known for his personalized approach, spending quality time with each patient to tailor their eye care. His expertise includes laser-assisted cataract surgery, advanced technology intraocular lenses, glaucoma lasers, and minimally invasive surgery. He also provides comprehensive care for corneal and external eye diseases, with a focus on pterygium surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, and amniotic membrane grafting. Additionally, Dr. Zaveri offers state-of-the-art dry eye management using the latest evidence-based therapeutics.

Dr. Zaveri has performed over 5,000 eye surgeries and more than 10,000 ophthalmic laser and refractive procedures, with over 75,000 patient visits. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. His educational background includes undergraduate and master's degrees from Stanford University, a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and advanced training through an ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute and a fellowship at Emory Eye Center. Dr. Zaveri is fluent in Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati, which allows him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Zaveri incorporates a holistic approach to health and wellness, being a certified yoga instructor who integrates principles of ayurveda and meditation. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and serves as Chair of Ophthalmology at Tri-City Medical Center.

Training

  • Emory Eye Center

    Cornea, Advanced Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery, Refractive Surgery

    2013

    Emory University

    Fellowship
  • Scheie Eye Institute – University of Pennsylvania

    Ophthalmology

    2012

    Scheie Eye Institute

    Residency
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center

    Internship-Medicine

    2009

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Residency
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    MD

    2008

    UPenn

    Medical School
  • Stanford University

    M.S. Biological Sciences

    2003

    Stanford University

    Masters / PhD
  • Stanford University

    B.S Biological Sciences with Honors

    2002

    Stanford University

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA, GA
License Numbers
A127841, 67456