Dr. David Lightfoot, MD
Dr. David Lightfoot, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Petaluma Valley Hospital and Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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720 4th St Santa Rosa, CA 95404At a Glance
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lightfoot
3.5
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lightfoot to family and friends is 3.5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Lightfoot has been a general ophthalmologist since early 1986 when he joined the family practice. His special interests are with glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Lightfoot is active in the community and currently serves as the Chair of...read morebiography
Born in San Francisco, CA, Dr. David Lightfoot moved to Santa Rosa, CA in 1956. He began his education at Santa Rosa Junior College, transferred to the University of Oregon, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Whitman College...read moreOphthalmology
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Hahnemann University
Residency Hospital, 1986Pennsylvania Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Fellowship Hospital, 1983Worcester City Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1981Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980Mare Island Naval Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1945
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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