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Dr. David Telander, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. David Telander, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. David Telander, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA.
(916) 339-3655
Dr. David Telander, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. David Telander, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. David Telander, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA.
(916) 339-3655

About Dr. David Telander, MD

Dr. Telander graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. David Telander, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Telander currently practices at Vitreo-retinal Medical Group Inc. and is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. Dr. Telander has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Dystrophy, Acute Endophthalmitis, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Chronic Endophthalmitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Telander's office accepts new patients. Dr. Telander is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Dystrophy
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Blindness
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
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Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Vasculitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
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Chorioretinal Scars
Ocular Hypertension
Disorder of Choroid
Esotropia
Glaucoma
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Vitreous Surgery
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Brow Ptosis
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Senile Cataracts
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foreign Body in Eye
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Keratitis
Retinal Ischemia
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Dry Eyes
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Strabismus
Corneal Diseases
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
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Eyelid Disorders
Blepharitis
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
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Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
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Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lattice Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
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Still's Disease
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Thyroid Eye Disease
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Injection
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Focal Laser Photocoagulation
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Implantable Contact Lens
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photocoagulation
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
TrueBeam™ Radiosurgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Where Dr. David Telander, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Vitreo-retinal Medical Group Inc.
    5775 Greenback Ln, Sacramento, CA 95841
  2. 2 Vitreo-retinal Medical Group Inc.
    3 Park Center Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825
  3. 3 Office
    1401 Spanos Ct, Modesto, CA 95355

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Telander's Practice

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Dr. Telander frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Dystrophy, Acute Endophthalmitis, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Chronic Endophthalmitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Telander, MD is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Telander, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. David Telander, MD Practices

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

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