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Jay M. Stewart, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020
Portrait of Jay M. Stewart
Portrait of Jay M. Stewart
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Jay M. Stewart, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020

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About me

Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye).

In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues.

Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars.

Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Fellowship

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery, LAC - USC Medical Center - Pediatrics

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Internship

  • Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME

Degree

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

My expertise

  • Specialties
    • Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    353 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 18, 2026

      Dr Stewart is amazing from bedside manner to his expertise in surgery and saving my eyesight. I cannot thank Dr Stewart enough and am very fortunate to have taken under his care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 13, 2026

      Dr. Jay Stewart is the best. Professional, excellent physician, and kind.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 13, 2026

      Wonderful care for a complex problem

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 11, 2026

      Dr. J Stewart is the best.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 9, 2026

      Dr. Stewart always has time for my questions and his answers are always reassuring. He has a very calming manner.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 5, 2026

      Waiting for After Summary Report. This was a Second Opinion. May need to send a msg to provider for some clarification

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