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Dr. Charles Eifrig, MD

Dr. Charles Eifrig, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Eifrig, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Orange County Global Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana

2010 E 1st St Ste 140 Santa Ana, CA 92705
(503) 216-8820

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Eifrig specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Eifrig's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Eifrig

4.8

36 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sunflower – Jun 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bob Skaff – Jun 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Suzy – Nov 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nahid khajeh mougahi – Aug 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alfred Zerner and Phyllis Zerner – Jul 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Howard A in Laguna Niguel – Jan 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
KS in Surprise, Arizona – Aug 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
LK in San Clemente, CA – Aug 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
long beach, ca – Jul 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Larry M in Tustin, CA – Jan 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Eifrig, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Mercy Hospital (scripps)

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana

Retina Associates Of Orange County - Santa Ana2010 E 1st St Ste 140 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Orange County Global Medical Center

    1001 N Tustin Ave
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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