Desmond E. McGuire
MD
About Dr. Desmond E. McGuire
Bio
Desmond McGuire, M.D., received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the New York State / American Program at the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel-Aviv, Israel. There he was recognized as an “Outstanding Medical Student.” He completed his medical internship at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and was named “Intern of the Year.” Dr. McGuire completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City where he was selected to be Chief Resident. In 2003 he completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal medicine and surgery at the University of California, San Diego, Shiley Eye Center. There he was named “Teacher of the Year.” Dr. McGuire is Board Certified and is currently serving as the Chief of Ophthalmology at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. Dr. McGuire has published numerous articles in several ophthalmologic journals and has lectured at various meetings. Recently, Alcon Laboratories awarded Dr. McGuire for his contributions in the development of their newest and most sophisticated vitreoretinal surgical system which is now used worldwide. Dr. McGuire sees patients at both the Santa Ana and Newport Beach offices.
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Focus areas
Ophthalmology
location
Santa Ana
2010 E First St Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (714) 543-6020 • Fax: (714) 543-1720
Laguna Hills
23521 Paseo de Valencia Ste 207, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Phone: (949) 707-5125 • Fax: (949) 707-5129
Newport Beach
360 San Miguel Dr Ste 407, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 706-3514 • Fax: (949) 706-3517
Accepted insurance
See all insurance accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Scan
- United Healthcare
Accepting new patients
Yes
Hoag affiliations
Hoag Physician Partners
Languages
English
Background
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Education
Medical Education
Medical Doctor, Sackler School of Medicine
Internship
Internal Medicine, Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Ctr.
Residency
Ophthalmology, Saint Vincent Hospital - New York
Fellowship
Ophthalmology, University of California SD Medical Ctr