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Experience

Background

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No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Goodman's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Goodman treats Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Goodman treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Allergic Conjunctivitis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Goodman treats Allergic Conjunctivitis more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Goodman treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Eye Infections

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Goodman treats Eye Infections more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Goodman treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

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Dr. Goodman's conditions and procedures:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Vitrectomy
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharitis
Blepharoplasty
Brain Disorders
Cancer
Cataract
Cataract Removal Surgery
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Conjunctivoplasty
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
Dry Eyes
Ectropion of Eyelid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Exotropia
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Examination
Eye Infections
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Surgery
Farsightedness
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Genetic Predisposition to Migraine With or Without Aura
Glaucoma
Glaucoma Surgery
Graves' Disease
Headache
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Laser Surgery
LASIK
Lazy Eye
Macular Hole
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Retained Intraocular Foreign Body, Non-Magnetic
Retina Diseases
Retinal Ischemia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
Tear Duct Disorders
Tear Duct Surgery
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage

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(805) 925-2637

Dr. Goodman accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO
Anthem: $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO; Advantage-CA HMO; Advantage-CA PPO; Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO; Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO; Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO; Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO; Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS; Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA; Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO; Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO; Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO; Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA; Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO; Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA; Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA; Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA; EPO-CA; Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO; Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA; Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Gold Advantage-CA PPO; Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO; Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Lumenos Plans-CA PPO; Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO; MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO; Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA; Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; Pathway X - EPO Network-CA; PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO; PERS Traditional-CA HMO; Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO; Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA; Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO; Select Plus-CA HMO; Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO; Select-CA PPO; Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO; Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA; Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA; Silver Advantage-CA PPO; Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Tenet Network-CA PPO; Traditional; Traditional PPO; UC Care-CA PPO; UC CORE-CA PPO; UC Health Savings Plan-CA; UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA; UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO; UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO; UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO; UCSHIP-CA PPO; USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO; CaliforniaCare HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO; Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO; Select Plus HMO; Select PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access; Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net
Health Net of California: Large Group HMO; Large Group PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Medicaid
Medical Mutual of Ohio
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Principal Financial Group
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; PacifiCare; PacifiCare HMO; United Healthcare
WellPoint

Dr. Goodman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goodman

4.7

Based on 65 ratings

5 Stars	81.53846153846153%	(53)
4 Stars	10.76923076923077%	(7)
3 Stars	4.615384615384615%	(3)
2 Stars	1.5384615384615385%	(1)
1 Star	1.5384615384615385%	(1)

What went well

Office environment (63)
Explained conditions well (61)
Listened & answered questions (59)

What could be improved

Long wait times (11)
Difficult to schedule appointment (6)
Didn't listen or answer questions (4)

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This man did my LASIK and he is FANTASTIC. Great at communication what to expect before, during and after procedure. He is professional and clearly interested in patient care!

What went well

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What could be improved

No results

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Great

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No results

What could be improved

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About Me

Care Philosophy

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.

Biography

Specializing in medical and surgical treatments of eye disease, Dr. Randall Goodman joined Shepard Eye Center in 2005. In addition to his focus on performing...Read more

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Education

San Ant Uniformed Health Svc

Residency Hospital

1996

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Languages

English
Persian
Spanish

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Memberships & Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Member
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Randall Goodman, MD accepting new patients?

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What are Dr. Randall Goodman, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Goodman frequently treats Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Eye Infections. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Goodman treats.

Where is Dr. Randall Goodman, MD's office located?

Dr. Goodman's office is located at 910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages does Dr. Randall Goodman, MD speak?

Dr. Goodman speaks Spanish, Farsi, and English. View profile to see all.

Does Dr. Randall Goodman, MD offer telehealth services?

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