Retinal Consultants

Our doctors have started receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine! We encourage all of our patients to get the vaccine when it becomes available in the next few months.

This year, we will begin a monthly post with a different diagnosis and photo taken by the talented employees of Retina Consultants of America. January’s Image of the Month is of Coats disease, and this photo was taken by our very own Chue Vang of our Elk Grove/Fairfield team! Coats disease is a predominantly unilateral (95%) condition resulting in the progressive development of abnormal retinal vessels. It is typically seen in the temporal retina as telangiectasis with aneu...rysmal changes that light up like a bulb on angiography. The vascular abnormalities are sometimes seen by themselves, but can also be associated with varying degrees of exudation ranging from focal exudates to total retinal detachment. Pediatric cases can result in leukocoria and be confused with retinoblastoma. When diagnosed in adulthood, as in this case, the pathology tends to be less severe and findings are more likely to be confined to the peripheral retina. See more

We at Retinal Consultants Medical Group are getting the COVID19 vaccination and encourage all our patients to consider getting the COVID19 vaccines when they become available in the next few weeks to months. We know that some of us have specific reasons not to get vaccinated yet, and that is fine. Please consider the following information if you are unsure about receiving the vaccination: The number of infections is skyrocketing. ... You use antibodies all day long to stomp out disease. Vaccinations make antibodies. Vaccines have a long and safe history - the reason most of us live past thirty and are not terribly disabled is because of vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, meningitis, Hepatitis B, polio, and in the old days, smallpox. There is no virus in the current vaccines and no way to get COVID19 from them. While no medical treatment is 100% safe, vaccination is much safer than COVID19 infection. By getting a vaccine, you become a human shield and protect not only yourself, but your loved ones, your patients, your community, and your coworkers. Lastly, the sooner most of us get vaccinated, the sooner restaurants, bars, stores, and travel open back up, and the sooner we can get back to normal life.

Wishing you and your family warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.

All of us at the Retinal Consultants hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well during the pandemic. We remain committed to providing sight-saving care through these difficult times while maintaining as safe and environment for our patients and staff as possible. We are still open and seeing patients in accordance with CDC and local health department guidelines. Our practice is constantly evolving to adapt to changing conditions. We ask that any patient who is sic...k or feels that they might be ill with cold symptoms, cough, congestion or fever, please do not come to your visit, but instead call the office to reschedule. If you believe you have been exposed to someone who is ill, it is best to reschedule if possible. If you have an urgent issue, please call any of our offices so that we can make special arrangements for your care. We continue to take precautions in the office to provide as safe an environment as possible: 1. All staff and visitors are required to wear masks inside our clinics 2. All visitors and staff are screened for symptoms and fever upon entry to clinic 3. Rooms and equipment are disinfected after each patient 4. All doctors are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect patients, staff, and themselves 5. We are limiting additional visitors with patients unless assistance is needed to minimize person-to-person contact in the office Thank you for your trust in our care. Know that providing world-class retina care in a safe and compassionate environment is our highest priority.

After a long and illustrious 31-year career as a Retinal Consultant, Arun Patel, M.D. has announced his retirement. It is a decision that he has considered for some time, and he has decided to proceed while he still enjoys his good health, effective immediately. All of us at the Retinal Consultants wish Dr. Patel and his family a happy and healthy retirement.

Corona Virus Update: Retinal Consultants is committed to providing highest, most compassionate care possible. We ask that any patient who is sick or feels that they might be ill with cold symptoms, cough, lung congestion or fever, please do not come to your visit, but instead call and reschedule. If you believe that you might have been exposed to someone who is ill, but you are not experiencing any symptoms, it is best to reschedule if possible. If you have an urgent issue, please call our offices so we can make special arrangements for your care. Know that we are taking extra precautions to clean our exam rooms between patients to insure the health of our patients and staff.

In September Dr. Tony Tsai and Dr. Margaret Chang were awarded the Sutter President's Award for Excellence in Patient Care. Congratulations to Dr. Tsai and Dr. Chang!

We've moved! We're excited to announce that our J Street clinic has moved to 3 Parkcenter Drive, located near the corner of Howe and Fair Oaks in Sacramento! Our new location offers more convenient (and free!) parking as well as easier navigation to the clinic. We look forward to seeing our Sacramento patients at our new office! 3 Parkcenter Drive Suite 100... Sacramento, CA 95825 See more

Here Dr. Telander operates on a donor eye in preparation for stem cell implantation trial for dry AmD with GA.

Our Roseville office has moved! We are excited to announce our clinic's new location, offering more space and more convenient parking! 1680 E. Roseville Parkway Suite 140 Roseville, CA 95661

We are now seeing patients in our new clinic at 1870 Lassen Boulevard in Yuba City! Dr. Pearlman, Dr. Equi, Dr. Medina and Dr. Sarju Patel have added the Yuba City clinic to their schedules. If you'd like to be seen here, call our Yuba City office at (530) 923-7973.

We're pleased to announce that Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, Msc has joined Retinal Consultants Medical Group as an associate physician. Dr. Patel completed his ophthalmology residency at New York University, followed by his uveitis fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is also a specialist in uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases, and sees uveitis patients in our Elk Grove clinic. Welcome Dr. Patel!

Jan. 19, 2017 - The Retinal Consultants receive a Special Recognition Award from the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society in recognition of their commitment to community service and participation in the SSVMS SPIRIT program. (Current members of the practice are pictured here with some of the founding members of the group, including retired surgeons Neil Kelly, Tom Salzano, and Jim Wells.)

We are now seeing patients in our new, spacious clinic at 2330 East Bidwell Street, Suite 200, in Folsom. Dr. Cupp, Dr. Medina, Dr. Patel and Dr. Wendel have added the Folsom clinic to their schedules. If you'd like to be seen here, call our Folsom office at (916)293-9381.