Dr. Jillian Chong

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Beverly Hills, CA

Jillian K. Chong, MD, is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon who helps patients see—and feel—their best with customized, evidence-based care. She offers advanced cataract surgery with a full range of lens options and modern refractive procedures for patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contacts. She also treats complex corneal disease and dry eye, combining medical therapy with procedural options when indicated. Dr. Chong completed ophthalmology residency at Kresge Eye Institute (Wayne State University) and a fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins. Her surgical expertise includes DMEK/DSAEK/DALK/PKP corneal transplantation, corneal cross-linking, and laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK) as well as EVO ICL and refractive lens exchange. Patients appreciate her clear explanations, careful goal-setting and collaborative follow-up.

Dr. Carla Berkowitz

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

San Diego, CA

Dr. Carla Berkowitz is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cornea specialist at Eye Care of San Diego. She provides individualized care for cataracts, corneal disease, dry eye, and refractive needs, offering both medical therapies and advanced surgical options. Patients appreciate her warm, collaborative style and the time she takes to explain findings and next steps. Dr. Berkowitz earned her MD at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, and pursued fellowship training in Cornea and External Ocular Diseases at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. She offers care in multiple San Diego locations and is proficient in Spanish to better serve multilingual communities.

Dr. Mustafa Safi

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Eureka, CA

Dr. Mustafa Safi is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist focused on cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He completed a cornea fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis after ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center; earlier training includes a research fellowship at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute and medical school at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Safi provides comprehensive care for disorders that affect the cornea and ocular surface, including keratoconus, infectious keratitis, corneal scarring and dystrophies, dry eye disease, and eyelid-related surface irritation. He offers advanced treatments such as corneal collagen cross-linking, corneal transplantation, ocular surface reconstruction with amniotic membrane or limbal stem cell techniques, cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, and modern options for laser vision correction when appropriate. Patients value his thoughtful counseling, attention to visual goals, and collaborative approach to long-term care.