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Dr. David Lightfoot, MD

Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 73

Ophthalmology*

Dr. David Lightfoot, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. David Lightfoot, MD

Practice

720 4th St Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 575-3800

Accepting new patients

(707) 575-3800

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr. Lightfoot has been a general ophthalmologist since early 1986 when he joined the family practice. His special interests are with glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology....Read more

Biography

Born in San Francisco, CA, Dr. David Lightfoot moved to Santa Rosa, CA in 1956.  He began his education at Santa Rosa Junior College, transferred...Read more

Specialties*

  • Ophthalmology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Hahnemann University

Residency Hospital, 1986

Pennsylvania Hospital Of University of Pennsylvania Health System

Fellowship Hospital, 1983

Worcester City Hospital

Residency Hospital, 1981

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Medical School, 1980

Mare Island Naval Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1945

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    Dr. Lightfoot's office is located at 720 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Empire Eye Doctors Medical Group Inc.720 4th St Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

    30 Mark West Springs Rd
    Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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    Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

    1165 Montgomery Dr
    Santa Rosa, CA 95405
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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    Petaluma Valley Hospital

    400 N McDowell Blvd
    Petaluma, CA 94954

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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