Richard J Leung, MD

SCAM ALERT
I came here because I needed glasses and the Cigna website said it was he closest place to my house that was covered. Horrible parking setup. I had to walk for days at 9 AM. The Optometrist lady that evaluated my eyes was nice but the guy that shows you frames wasn’t helpful and had a very small selection of frames and only one option that fit my fat head. I asked him a couple times about pricing and he kept saying my insurance would cover it. Got to check out expecting a $ 15 bill for my copay and boom it’s $ 128. Turns out the frames I got are expensive. Low and behold, my insurance didn’t cover $ 270 worth of frames… Whatever I just need glasses. So I pay up.
Then the bills start arriving…
OPHTH MEDICAL KM&EVAL COMPRE NEW PT 1/​VST… $ 215
DETERMINATION REFRACTIVe STATE…$ 89.00
I have no idea what any of that means. SO I called and said «Hey I have insurance. I already paid for the frames. Please don’t mess with my credit over this.»
After the first call I got a new bill with an $ 89 deduction, but saying I still owe $ 194.54. I let it slide for a month ro so to see if they figured it out with the insurance. They didn’t.
SO I called again and this time they said they billed my health care not my viison plan. OK… Well I provided the only info I have from Cigna and I definitely have vision coverage. Not sure why this is so complicated. A couple days later I get a credit alert. The office reported me for greater than 30 days late payment.
Great. Thanks for that.
2 weeks pass and now I have a new copy of the same bogus bill. They are now threatening to pass the debt to collectors unless I cough up $ 194. Today’s bill says: «FINAL NOTICE: If we do not hear from you within 10 days this account will be turned over to a collection agency.»
Nice. Guess I’m now their hostage and have to pay up or my credit gets screwed.
I have gotten glasses 3x before at two other places and never had a problem. The situation is ongoing. I never met this Dr Leung dude. At this point this practice is running some kind of billing scam, trying to trick people into paying more than they are supposed too. Seem to be the standard MO for health care providers nowadays. Pretty sad. I don’t know why the Unilocal reviews are so positive but I’m not going to spend the time reading them. I’ve seen doctors game Unilocal before so I’m just going to assume this is more of the same.

I have been seeing Dr. Leung for four years. It started with iritis. He knew what it was and helped me to feel better right away. The thing I like about him, with regard to the iritis, is that as I read and researched things, he was willing to discuss theories, vitamin supplements and possible causes with me. A little over a year ago, he performed cataract surgery on one of my eyes. It was very successful and I am pleased with the results. The only thing I will say is this: If you have questions about anything, advocate for yourself and ask. He and his staff will answer them but they are so very busy and sometimes they don’t stop to ask if you have any questions. Also, he got me to quit smoking (I think he was more shocked than I was) so the man is one of my heroes.

Dr. Leung is a genius! After wearing glasses for 40+ years, Dr. Leung recently did my cataract surgery and I now have ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision in both eyes. Remarkable! Everyone in his office and in the surgical department are friendly and kind, patient, helpful, easy to talk with and understand, and very supportive. I highly recommend Dr. Leung for any kind of eye issue whatsoever. He is the best of the best!

Awesome doctor and great service. It’s easy to see why he has been rated a number one ophthalmologist with Consumer Affairs. I’ve had three laser surgeries done by him to treat glaucoma. He’s patient, thorough, and very adept at his work. Very friendly and pleasant doctor.

It was my first time to see Dr. Leung. I am impressed ! Being an RN, I appreciate the professionalism, efficiency, knowledge of the doctor and his staff. Dr. Leung and his staff is highly recommended.

I am thankful to Dr. Leung and his staffs. I get lasik done on last week and very satisfied with the result. Every morning i wake up i don’t have to wear glasses to go to work, that’s the best thing ever to me. Dr. Leung is very professional and helpful. Im very appreciated.

Dr. Leung is an outstanding doctor, he makes you feel comfortable and secure that you are in good hands. He did my lasik surgery in 2012, at the time I could not afford it but he was deterimined to help me. His office got me signed up for a care credit card where I could make monthly payments. It was a DREAM come true! I recently went back for a check up almost two years later and Dr. Leung remebered me like he just saw me the other day. I highly recommend him!!!

I would be hesitant recommend Dr. Leung. He is very nice, but he said he would do LASIK on me and I had EXTREME dry eye! I got a second opinion from another eye surgeon who performed Lipiflow on me to heal my dry eye. Then they did PRK because they told me that you should never get LASIK if you had dry eye… PRK is the better choice. I’m scared to think of what would have happened had I stayed at Dr. Leung’s office. I know dry eye procedures are relatively new, but he should learn… soon!

I have worn glasses since I was in the first grade. My eyes have been a problem for me for as long as I can remember. I have been through all kinds of glasses and contacts because I have astigmatism. So I have been looking into eye surgery for over twelve years, while waiting for my eyes to stop getting worse. Finally after four years without change I decided it was time. I first went in to see Dr. Leung, just to see if surgery would work for me. From the time I walked in, everyone was really helpful; the office stays busy so be prepared for a bit of a wait. Even with that said, Dr. Leung is friendly and will take time to answer any and all questions. You will see different people for each step of the testing, that may put you off some, but in the end I believe it is the smartest way for each person to know their part of the process very well. Also this keeps the office moving smoothly. There was no pressure to go through with the surgery. Even after I decided to get the surgery they still went through all the steps to make sure I was getting exactly the right surgery for me. With help from Dr. Leung I decided to go with PRK; it takes longer to heal but it is well worth the wait. Six months later no real problems other than it’s a little hard to drive at night (I am still seeing starbursts ‘halos’ around lights). I took the pain pills mostly for headaches. All the eye drops are a must, and there are a lot. Everything went smoothly and yet the doctor –or someone from the office– called me every day the first week after the surgery. The doctor also came in on Saturday to check my eyes and called me himself on Sunday. I have told anyone that would listen how great Dr. Leung is and how satisfied I am with the results and the process.

The overall impression you get with Dr. Leung is one of extreme competence and caring. He is very smart — something I always look for in a doctor! He is always upbeat, and always seems to care deeply about me as a patient every time I see him.
He runs a VERY professional organization, each nurse and technician is excellent at what they do and they spend the time with you giving you not only the medical information that you need, but delivered in such a way that you understand the information imparted.
Dr. Leung saw that my retina was about to detach, and while he is qualified to do this sort of operation himself, he recommended a specialist who only does a certain kind of retina repair. He specifically has the patient’s best interest at heart. Years ago, when I had holes in my retina, Dr. Leung did the procedure in his office and for years I was fine. When my retina many years later needed reattachment — I was referred to Dr. Nick London for that. Following the reattachment surgery I eventually needed a cataract operation and Dr. Leung did that. Again, it was a very professional job by a very caring a professional person!
I would never go anywhere else if I needed a cataract operation or any other procedure for my eye. Dr. Richard Leung is wonderful.

One week post-​op, both eyes combined better than 20/​20, a very professional office, a Dr. that is personal and informative about your options, perfect vision without prescription glasses or contact-​lenses after being «labeled» as an absolute «no candidate for Lasik» by another very highly rated Lasik surgeon can’t get any better than this.

My husband was first in line to get lasic surgery, performed by Dr. Leung, about 10 years ago. His vision went from ²⁰⁄₂₀₀ in one eye and ²⁰⁄₄₀₀ in the other to just about ²⁰⁄₂₀ overnight. The entire procedure was handled with care and professionalism, and my husband couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
My procedure was outstanding, as well. From the care I received in the office, pre-​op, to the skill and professionalism of Dr. Leung, the surgeon, to the post-​op care… I can’t say enough about how pleased I am. It’s been 5 years since the surgery, and I am thankful every day to be able to see without my glasses.
I highly recommend Dr. Leung and his staff!

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Leung as an RN and I have to say both him and his staff members are extremely knowledgeable and create a personable environment for each of his patients. From a nursing standpoint, the cleanliness of his office was held at upmost standards. All of his instruments are run through an autoclave for proper sterilization and the equipment is cleaned throughouly between each patient visit. Dr. Leung is extremely detailed oriented in all of his procedures and he goes above and beyond every day to provide the highest quality of care for his patients. Your treatment as a patient is very important to him and you will not leave his office with any unanswered questions. Dr. Leung individualizes all of his careplans and treatment regimen by discussing options together and making a decission that best fits you.
Besides knowing Dr. Leung as a coworker, I also saw him as a patient. I was in the process of being tested for Lasik eye surgery, when Dr. Leung noticed abnormal findings which put me at risk for post operation complications. Rather than proceeding with my Lasik surgery and getting a pay out from it, he explained to me his concern with my test results and we agreed to play it safe by retesting in 6 months to a year. Dr. Leung will always be upfront with you and give you an honest recommendation for any of your eye needs. T
I HIGHLY recommend going to Dr. Leung for any of your eye needs. Why settle for anything but the best when it comes to your ophthalmologist. Did I mention he has a HUGE selection of glasses and sunglasses? I promise you won’t leave without finding the perfect pair for you!

Dr. Leung and his staff are incredible!
I was very nervous about having the procedure done, but after meeting with Dr. Leung, I was nerve free. From the moment I arrived in his office, I felt like I was receiving VIP treatment. His staff is professional, friendly and more importantly knowledgeable.
Dr. Leung took his time to explain the procedure and conduct several tests to insure that I was indeed a candidate for Lasik surgery. I will be forever indebted to him for my new vision and the freedom from contacts.
Thanks Dr. Leung!

Cool dude. As someone who is farsighted and has astigmatisms in both eyes (I sound blind, but really I can see fairly well) I was always told I was not a candidate for LASIK. After a Trip to Rich Leung I am now headed to get the Zap Zap and will be glasses and contacts free soon. Everyone in the office is friendly and they don’t keep you waiting. I will update after my Zap Zap.

Dr. Richard Leung performed my Lasik surgery in December of 2010 and I strongly recommend him to anyone considering or requiring any eye surgery. He and his staff are professional, courteous, pleasant and encouraging. My eyes have healed without issue — the incisions were made perfectly and Dr Leung did the necessary followup to prevent any problems from arising. I most appreciate his and his staff’s thoroughness — multiple measurements, clear explanations of the tests and actual procedure, taking the extra steps where needed to make sure I was indeed a good candidate for the surgery. Dr Leung has a great track record and came recommended from a good friend to me. I’m happy to recommend him to any friends or family.

I had 2 cataract surgeries with LRIs (corneal incisions) to correct astigmatism. Well, guess what? The astimatism is almost 100% gone! The cataract surgery not only instantly gave me clearer vision, but also enhanced my color vision! As a result of the two procedures performed together during 2 outpatient operations — I am able to read without glasses!
Dr. Leung is one busy guy so you don’t get to hang out with him for too long, but if you’re looking for someone who has capable steady hands and knows what he’s doing, he’s great! He called me before the surgery to recommend we go with a different lens and procedure that actually reduced his fee. He said it was the better for my particular astimatism and since it’s gone, the result proved him right. When was the last time a doctor called you out of the blue to say he was thinking about your situation and he’s decided to take a reduced fee because th solution will work better for you? Dr. Leung’s integrity and expertise proved out in the practically flawless result!

I have to give 5 stars to Dr. Leung and his staff at San Diego Eye and Laser. I had looked into and had consultations with a number of places in San Diego regarding Lasic surgery for my eyes, but I knew someone who had worked for him in the past and they told me Dr. Leung and his staff were very competent. With something as important as my eyes, I decided to take their word for it. I am glad I did.
I went in on a Tuesday afternoon and was back to work on wednesday freaking out my coworkers with the bloody rings the suction cups from the surgery left on my eyes (this went away after a little while). The surgery was painless and a success. I now have better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ and I used to need my glasses to see the computer screen. The follow up visits are free (which is a big plus), and Dr. Leung and his staff are always professional and courteous, I really couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. *virtual double thumbs up*

I will keep this brief. Dr. Leung is the ultimate eye doctor, excuse me, eye surgeon.
I had Lasik surgery in 1998 and I still see FABULOUSLY! Yeay, 20÷15… thanks Dr. Richard Leung. Before my surgery, he even called me at home the evening before my surgery to ask if I can any other questions. How nice was that?
I still see him for my annual eye exam and he is still as professional as ever. What I like about him is that he is detailed in his exam and explains everything in detail. He does not «dumb up» the explanation nor does he speak in «doctor speak.»
If anyone is looking for a true surgeon, he is the one to call. Those cheesy and desperate quasi surgeons who advertise in the weekly publications probably need to because they are desperate for clients. Dr. Leung does not need to advertise because he gets his clients the old fashioned way, through word of month.
He also performed Cataract surgery on my 71 yr old mom. She was ASTONISHED at how clearly she now sees. She boasts that all her friends are envious as my mother does not require reading glasses like all her crony friends.
Did I say I’d keep this brief? So I fibbed. Dr. Leung rocks!