Dr. Karen Oxford, MD
Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Karen Oxford, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 63 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (63 reviews)
Practice
2100 Webster St Ste 214 San Francisco, CA 94115Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Oxford's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oxford
4.7
63 ratings, 38 with a written review
| 5 star | 87% | 87% |
| 4 star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 5% | 5% |
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Not what I was led to expect
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Demian Quesnel – Dec 08, 2022
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Dr. Oxford is a superior physician. She brings exceptional skill, talent, judgment, knowledge, and a super personality to her work with patients. You simply cannot do better than her. She did bilateral cataract surgery on me a few years ago, and I follow yearly with her. ALWAYS super. Always energetic and fun, but professional and skilled.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 other person found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2020
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Highly recommend. My doctor is a great and professional ophthalmologists. Thanks to doctor Karen W Oxford, MD, i am very grateful for my successful eyes surgery. May God always bless you ??
What went well
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Joice – Nov 21, 2020
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Dr. Oxford is an amazing doctor that took great care of my mom and me.
I would highly recommend her to any one. Staff was friendly but the office scheduling/and instructions could use some improvement.
What went well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Long wait times
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Lulu Bagaman – Nov 20, 2020
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Great attention and care and thanks for bringing in the plastic surgeon while I was there - so grateful for that!
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy van patten – Nov 20, 2020
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I always find Dr. Oxford very willing to discuss all my concerns. I very much
appreciate her expertise.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Nov 07, 2020
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Dr. Oxford is very personable, upbeat, and encouraging. She is very thorough in her examinations and lets me know exactly how my eyes are doing. She does her job well.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2020
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Staff is friendly. Karen is a great ophthalmologist. Fortunately, my eye sight is a-okay, so mostly routine work. Karen speaks a little fast and I asked if we could tap on her brakes, so I could catch up with her explanations. (-=
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
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David Rosales – Oct 24, 2020
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Dr Oxford provided very attentive, high quality care. She did a great job of explaining my condition, my options, and providing thoughtful recommendations. The surgery she performed went very smoothly and I recovered well. I highly recommend Dr. Oxford.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jason Michaels – Oct 20, 2020
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After several nervous days leading up to my appt., I thought the prep person did a good job of eye testing. I thought Dr. Oxford was also thorough in her exam, but could have been a little more empathetic and explanatory about my future eyesight- to not do so makes me warry more.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
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Brent Leonard – Oct 15, 2020
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Almost everything was great, and Dr. Oxford is amazing. I did feel a bit uncomfortable in regard to the number of people in the waiting area and their proximity to me. Felt like there were too many people, too close.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
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Scott Aal – Oct 09, 2020
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Dr. Oxford is highly competent and compassionate professional!
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
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Oct 08, 2020
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It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Oxford. She is personable, highly-skilled, and professional. Dr. Oxford is efficient, but always takes time to answer my questions. I highly recommend Dr. Karen Oxford.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Elizabeth W. Kuhn – Oct 08, 2020
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Saw Dr. Oxford for an eye infection several years ago. She mentioned something about my eye lid, but never treated the infection. She didn't listen to what I was there for. Finally saw another doctor who helped me. Had a severe infection several months ago, BEGGED to not see her saw the stand in, he didn't treat the eye, was told to see her because she was lead. Again, she didn't treat the infection or listen to my needs. STAY AWAY FROM HER. Waste of time, and money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – Mar 04, 2019
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She has been taking care of me for years, and she is great. Highly skilled. Conservative about surgery. I trust her completely.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Nov 06, 2018
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Very knowledgeable, it's obvious she's an expert at what she does. After 5 long and uncomfortably gritty years and many optometrist visits, she was able to diagnose and recommend treatment in less than 30 seconds. Only complaint, Dr. Oxford is slow in and lightning fast out of the exam room; you better bring your lasso if you want to spend more than 1.5 minutes discussing treatment and condition specifics.
What went well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
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CA – Oct 17, 2018
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Both my wife and I visit Dr. Oxford. She is extremely professional and personable.
She is without a doubt the best Ophthalmologist that we've ever had.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Gralen Britto in SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Oct 10, 2018
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What you hope for - the most excellent level of knowledge and skill - when you put yourself in the hands of a surgeon ... well that is what Dr. Oxford delivered.
I had total confidence going in to the cataract surgery ... and I got a perfect result coming out of it.
Absolutely the best medical experience!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Bob in San Francisco – Oct 06, 2018
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I've known and been a patient of Dr. Oxford for more than twenty years. She is a highly qualified professional and has a good personal touch with her patients. She easily earns top reviews .
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Gary Shansby in San Francisco, AZ – Oct 04, 2018
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Fabulous!
Friendly, efficient, professional , thorough- just what I like in a MD
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Sep 14, 2018
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How was your experience with Dr. Oxford?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Oxford to family and friends is 4.730159 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Our practice is committed to providing the highest quality care to all of our patients. We stand for service and products that allow human beings to live healthier, happier lives. We are determined to improve and unleash the full potential of sight so that everyone can truly be the best version of themselves.biography
Dr. Karen W. Oxford has been the director of Corneal and External Diseases at Pacific Eye Associates since 1995 and is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center. She is a fellowship-trained Cornea and External...read moreOphthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Bryn Mawr-jefferson University
Undergraduate SchoolCal Pac Mc
Fellowship Hospital, 1995California Pacific Medical Center - California
Fellowship Hospital, 1995Shands Hospital At The University Of Fl
Residency Hospital, 1994Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida
Residency Hospital, 1994St Mary Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1991St. Mary's Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1991University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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