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Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA.
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Folsom, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA.

About Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD

Dr. Medina Mendez graduated from TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR STUDIES OF MONTERREY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IGNACIO A SANTOSA in 2008 and completed a residency at UPMC. Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Medina Mendez has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Macular or Retinal Edema, Ocular Hypertension, Macular Hole, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Foreign Body in Eye, Vitreous Hemorrhage and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Medina Mendez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Medina Mendez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Medina Mendez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Macular Hole
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Foreign Body in Eye
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Retinopathy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Cysts
Glaucoma
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Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Lazy Eye
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Pars Planitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Visual Field Defects
Cataract
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Stye
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Migraine
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Eyelid Disorders
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Chalazion
Disorder of Choroid
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Chorioretinal Scars
Brow Ptosis
Vitreous Surgery
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Eye Infections
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Floaters
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Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Silver 70 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Select Plus HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • LocalPlus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Dental PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Card PPO

Where Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group Inc.
    2330 E Bidwell St Ste 200, Folsom, CA 95630
  2. 2 Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group Inc
    1870 Lassen Blvd Ste B, Yuba City, CA 95993
  3. 3 Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group Inc.
    9381 E Stockton Blvd Ste 106, Elk Grove, CA 95624
  4. 4 Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group Inc.
    3 Park Center Dr Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95825

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Jan 14, 2026
I’m always impressed with the operation of this practice. From front desk to the physician everyone is friendly and professional. I am always seen timely, office is clean and equipment is state of the art. The techs and Doctors take the time to explain fully what they are doing. Can’t say enough good things.
— Jan 14, 2026
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Meet Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ocular Immunology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmic Pathology
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Dr. Medina Mendez frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Macular or Retinal Edema, Ocular Hypertension, Macular Hole, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Foreign Body in Eye, Vitreous Hemorrhage and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Amador Hospital, St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton, Mercy General Hospital, Memorial Medical Center and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion.

Yes, Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR STUDIES OF MONTERREY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IGNACIO A SANTOSA
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • UPMC
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Inst Miami
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD Practices

  • Sutter Roseville Medical Center

    1 Medical Plaza Dr, Roseville, CA

  • Sutter Amador Hospital

    200 Mission Blvd, Jackson, CA

  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

    1800 N California St, Stockton, CA

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA

  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

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