Dr. George Papastergiou, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 58

Ophthalmology*

Dr. George Papastergiou, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. George Papastergiou, MD

Practice

835 Third Ave Ste A Chula Vista, CA 91911

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Papastergiou 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Papastergiou's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Papastergiou

4.0
4 ratings, 1 with written review
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WORST TIME THERE DUE TO STAFF W NEEDLE JABBING!
He’d been my ophthalmologist over 4 yrs to check my eyes due to type 1 diabetes. Never have any issues. Don’t see why it’s necessary to have injection for dilation. Especially by individuals who are not qualified! Absolutely traumatized! Had seizure due to female who stuck needle in both arms & continued to draw blood instead of injecting necessary medication to dilate eyes. Continued to wiggle needle DEEPER! Blood went into vial instead! Then withdrew the needle & stated she needed to do my other arm. I stated there’s no vein on my other arm. I worked in med field b4 becoming epileptic. Told her she’d find it on my hand; she found it & continued to dig LARGE needle instead of small 1 I’d asked for! She put needle ALL the way IN! Dug around in there with my eyes wide open I watched in horror! Could see my vein looking like it was about to pop out with the needle! It ended up bursting! EXCRUCIATINGLY PAINFUL! Hit my head against machine. They did exam without dilation! DR was good..
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 17, 2025
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Papastergiou, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Surgery Center of California835 Third Ave Ste A Chula Vista, CA 91911
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Office1452 S La Brucherie Rd # A El Centro, CA 92243
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

California Retina Associates1520 E Plaza Blvd National City, CA 91950
3
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Sharp 8851 Center Dr8851 Center Dr Ste 406 La Mesa, CA 91942
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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 awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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 awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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