West Coast Eye Institute stays true to its commitment to education by actively participating in the educational community. Our providers and clinic work hard to make sure we add value to young ophthalmologists, general medicine residents, and medical students. Additionally, we welcome the opportunity for new idea of how we can continue to be active in the community; so if you have an educational project that we can help with please contact us.
Committed to Education & Community Engagement
Fellowship Program
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and dynamic fellowship, built upon over 40 years of excellence in ophthalmic care. With a legacy spanning four decades, West Coast Eye Institute is dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while driving medical innovation through clinical research.
Beyond our clinical practice, we extend our impact globally through our Care Programs, providing mission trips to Guatemala and Nicaragua. To date, our team has performed over 10,000 LASIK procedures, as well as numerous MIGS and cataract surgeries.
Our one-year clinical fellowship (SF Match ID #5694) is based in Southern California and includes opportunities for regional travel. Each year, we select one full-time clinical fellow to train alongside our expert team.
Residency
Partnered with Clinica Sierra Vista’s Internal Medicine program, West Coast Eye Institute host internal medicine and family medicine residents. During the one-month rotation, residents will gain exposure to fundamental ophthalmic knowledge and better understanding the necessary skills needed to triage ocular questions and pathology. Paired with a provider, residents will be both in clinic and in our operating room.
Residents are expected to arrive to clinic at 7:45am and typically will finish the day at 2:30pm. Clinic attire is professional with a clean ironed white coat. Lunch is often provided; a calendar will be given at the start of the rotation. Additionally, a didactic calendar will be provided at the start of your rotation.
Prior to starting your rotation, please refresh on the basic eye anatomy and watch 2 cataract surgery videos on YouTube.
Clinic Address: 215 China Grade Loop
Clinic Phone Number: 661-393-2331
Clinic Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Operating Room
Millennium Surgery Center
Address: 3850 San Dimas Street
Phone Number: 661-663-3700
For more information or questions, please contact:
Julia Castillo, COO
jcastilloBFL@gmail.com
Medical School
Partnered with Touro University’s medical school, West Coast Eye Institute host medical students for a clinical rotation and a research rotation. During the one-month rotation, residents will gain exposure to fundamental ophthalmic knowledge and better understanding the necessary skills needed to triage ocular questions and pathology. Paired with a provider, residents will be both in clinic and in our operating room.
Research
West Coast Eye Institute is proud to be the first eye clinic in the Central Valley to partner with California’s largest CRO. Through this joint effort, we can offer our patients the most innovative and comprehensive ophthalmology options. We are actively enrolling patients in a glaucoma clinical trial—ask our staff for more information.
