I was referred to Dr Choplin for my newly diagnosed glaucoma. I quickly educated myself online on what prospectives laid ahead, specifying, loose my eyesight. I was terrified. The first visit with Dr. Choplin was very pleasant and warm, with a staff of professional and compassionate office employees. Dr. Choplin educated me on the options to reduce annd eliminate eye pressure, including the option of laser surgery. Again, I went online and read about all the problems I could be dealing with with every option. Daily drops was not in my future, who has time for that. I arrived at my laser surgery day a complete mess emotionally, but Dr. Choplin and assistant explained step by step the surgery progress and how it would have permanent change in eye pressure. This happened over 15 years ago. I often look back at the luck of finding such a professional and kind glaucoma specialist professional. Eyesight is everything. I feel lucky to have found him. read more

Dr. Choplin was referred to me by Dr. Tanaka in Oakland. I find him to be very professional,highly competent and easy to communicate with. He has a busy practice yet still takes time to give quality care. read more

I disliked his arrogant attitude and poor communication skills. I still am trying to get the information as to the state of my cataracts. They dilate your pupils for examination but do not have the drops to counteract when the exam is over so you have a hard time driving home. Best to have someone take you even though it's not practicable for a lot of folks. I will not be returning! read more

I don't know why there is no reviews on this Dr , Choplin but my experience was so bad I went with my mom to be examined by him after Dr Sanchez has advised her to see him , he is so rude from the first moment, he is treat you like you don't deserve his respect . And he is so impatient he want to finish examination in seconds.When he started explaining to us what is wrong he was acting like he is wasting his time with us . Over all we had a bad experience with him,and with the clinic itself they careless and your waiting time like 15 - 20 min . read more

I saw this Dr this morning. I had a little trouble finding the place and arrived for my 830 appointment at 833 the staff was friendly and understanding (at least something deserved the 1 star I'm forced to give). After I checked in I asked if I could go move my car. They said I could as the Dr wasn't in yet. I moved my car and went back in asked if he'd arrived they said no had no idea when he'd be there. I took a seat at 930 they had me doing the basic exams with the assistant and then back to the waiting room. At 10 I was put in a room and Dr choplin finally came in about 5 mins later. Asked why I was there I advised him I had been referred by his colleague Dr bokosky. After reviewing my chart he saw I was a diabetic and asked "so are you losing weight?" I advised I was. Later he advised he'd like me to have a laser surgery done on my left eye to bring down pressures at this point I would expect him to review what my a1c was or my daily averages for my blood sugar are he did not, the only thing he deigned to comment on was my weight and in the rudest possible way additionally I mentioned to him I'd have to check with my work about getting the couple days off I would need for this procedure and he looked at me as if I was stupid and said "wait as long as you'd like it's only your vision". This is the only thing I agreed with, he was right it's MY vision and My health and thus MY decision, I will not be bullied. If he wants to hurry me into a procedure then he should start by being punctual and at least ACTING like he cares cause to be honest I wouldn't trust this guy near my eyes again if HE was paying ME. At the end of my visit I asked him to give me a prescription for the 3 drops he'd like me on and to do a three month supply as I get a discount for 3 months through my pharmacy. He said he would have his tech call it in. They had me fill out a form for where I'd like the rx called in to (address and phone number) I got a text from my pharmacy tonight that said my rx was done. When I called they informed me my rx had been called into a different location I asked them to transfer all 3 drops to my location and I'd pick them up tomorrow. She told me only one eye drop had been called in. And even that 1 drop was only for a one month supply.. Dr is rude and apparently his communication skills suck.. I will never go back here. read more

Feel so grateful to have found an accomplished specialist like Dr Choplin! My referral from the glaucoma specialists I was being monitored by over the years in Michigan couldn't have been better. Dr Choplin was thorough, thoughtful and, I felt, totally focused on getting the most correct information to diagnose the condition of my eyes. Very reassuring to know he is carefully evaluating before deciding what, if any, treatment is in order. Dr Choplin was the first eye professional I've met since moving to San Diego who has made me feel that my eyes and vision are in good hands! The staff was also very helpful, professional and caring especially Kim who took the time to explain what she was doing and what the meaning of it was. The young woman who did the photographs was also very user friendly. It helps to know that since the practice does emergency procedures and surgery on the premises that if there are longer waits the doctors are not disrespecting your time but saving people's eyesight! These are certainly the professionals I want in my corner with respect to my eyes. Thank you Dr Choplin and staff at Eye Care of San Diego read more

Patient beware. I'm 59 years old and never have been treated so shockingly rudely, judgmentally and accusingly. All because I went, on the advise of my optometrist to get specially tested for glaucoma. Dr. Choplin came in after his assistant had done all of the work up, and began a series of the most indirect, negative communication I've ever experienced by any doctor my entire life. He started off with a bored, accusing tone saying something like, "Well of course the question is, who's going to pay for your visit?" I was surprised & said, "Well, I assumed my insurance would." He told me I had no reason to be seeing him for these special tests. I explained that my optometrist recommended them because my mother had it (puts you at a 4 times higher risk) and I'm Caucasian (another increased risk factor). Here is where his behavior became unacceptable to me. It was like he hadn't heard a word I said. He sarcastically almost sneered, "So you think your insurance company is going to pay even though you have absolutely nothing wrong with your eyes?" I repeated what my optometrist told me. He again continued with an escalating loud, accusing voice, pretty much repeating himself. I said I had just told him the reason. He ranted on about how I just thought I could get the tests paid for without any medical reason for them. I repeated myself for the last time and when he continued on in the same vein, I told him I'd made a mistake coming to him. I told his assistant that I would be writing a Yelp review. I stood up and started to walk out the door when HE REACHED OUT AND GRABBED MY ARM, commanding me, "Stop now, let's talk about this." I coldly told him not to touch me (I can't believe he grabbed me!) and walked out. This guy seems burned out, jaded, bored, haughty, judgmental, intrusive, doesn't respect boundaries or listen to differing opinions and was utterly unprofessional. I give him one star, because they don't list minus stars. read more