Hillcrest Eye Care
Expert Vision Care You Can Trust
Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, cornea, and glaucoma surgery in San Diego's Hillcrest community.

Specializations
Comprehensive Eye Care Services

About Dr. Yamada
Dedicated to Your Vision
Kentaro E. Yamada, M.D. is a Board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. With years of experience and a commitment to compassionate care, Dr. Yamada brings precision and expertise to every patient interaction.
Trusted by Thousands
Years of Experience
Patients Treated
Board Certified
Patient Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
“Dr Yamada is the best hands down! I am so grateful and thankful to have him as my eye doctor. I can see clearly now.”
Stacey J.
Patient
“Exceptional human being, great doctor, kind and thoughtful. He saw my 90 years old mother who can barely walk, without an appointment, in a busy day. He prescribed a medication and most important — he assured her that she is not going blind. He treated her like she is his own mother.”
Silvia V.
Patient
“Great doctor. Explains your diagnosis and treatment in a way a layman can easily understand. Did my 1st cataract surgery & I wouldn't have any other MD touch my other eye but him!”
Dawn D.
Cataract Surgery Patient
Visit Us
Hillcrest Eye Care
1040 University Avenue, Suite B209A
San Diego, CA 92103
Office Hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed