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Dr. Philip Ngai, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Philip Ngai, MD
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Dr. Philip Ngai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Redwood City, CA.
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Dr. Philip Ngai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Redwood City, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Philip Ngai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Redwood City, CA.

About

Dr. Philip Ngai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Redwood City, CA. Dr. Ngai has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Drusen, Disorder of Choroid, Retinal Dystrophy, Choroidal Dystrophy, Visual Field Defects, Macular Hole, Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Chronic Conjunctivitis, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Eye Pain, Floaters, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Diplopia, Retinal Hemorrhage, Glaucoma, Migraine, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Chorioretinal Scars among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ngai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ngai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ngai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Drusen
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Disorder of Choroid
Retinal Dystrophy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Visual Field Defects
Macular Hole
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Diplopia
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Glaucoma
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Migraine
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Chorioretinal Scars
Contact Lens Treatment
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Pinguecula
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Strabismus
Tear Duct Surgery
Pterygium
Astigmatism
Goniotomy
Trichiasis
Ocular Hypertension
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Chalazion
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Keratoconus
Eyelid Disorders
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Lazy Eye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Stye
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Dry Eyes
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Accommodation Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Glaucoma Surgery
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Hypotropia
Diabetic Retinopathy
Farsightedness
Blocked Tear Duct
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Esophoria
Exotropia
Miosis
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Nearsightedness
Eyelid Surgery
Iridotomy
Iridectomy
Nystagmus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Paralytic Strabismus
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Blepharitis
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Cyclodialysis
Acquired Coloboma
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclophoria
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Latent Nystagmus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
Blepharoplasty
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Examination
Eye Exams for Glasses
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Humphrey Visual Field Test for Glaucoma
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery
Laser Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ophthalmic Microsurgery
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Surgery, Trauma
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Choice Plus POS
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Patient Reviews
Jul 24, 2025
Dr. Ngai and Dr. Golden and their staff are the very best eye doctors you could ask for. I have been consistently happy with them and their office for many years. Pleasant, knowledgable, and caring doctors, always reassuring and careful. Top grades!
— Jul 24, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
Cataract Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Ngai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ngai's profile.

Dr. Ngai frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Drusen, Disorder of Choroid, Retinal Dystrophy, Choroidal Dystrophy, Visual Field Defects, Macular Hole, Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Chronic Conjunctivitis, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Eye Pain, Floaters, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Diplopia, Retinal Hemorrhage, Glaucoma, Migraine, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Chorioretinal Scars. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Philip Ngai, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Philip Ngai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

  • Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

    210 W San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA

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