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Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Desmond Edward McGuire, MD)

(1249 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 305
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 707-5125

Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD is a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Hoag, Providence, Astrana Health, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, RETINA ASSOCIATES OF ORANGE COUNTY, St. Joseph Hospital (Orange), Retina Associates of Orange County, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph, Alpha Care Medical Group and Allied Pacific IPA.

Office Locations

Allied Pacific IPA

2010 E 1ST STREET SUITE 140
SANTA ANA, CA 92705

(714) 543-6020

(714) 543-1720

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Allied Pacific IPA

23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 305
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 707-5125

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Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

360 San Miguel Drive Suite 407
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 706-3514

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Some issues Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

injections

In 2012, Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD performed more eye procedures, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	353
eye procedures	3749
injections	551
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	329
eye procedures	3236
injections	625
laser treatment	20
photocoagulation	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	107
Asian	110
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	186
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	374
eye procedures	3824
injections	841
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	0
Hispanic	121
Asian	109
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	216
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	404
eye procedures	4931
injections	1010
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	854
Female	1032

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1320
Black	0
Hispanic	264
Asian	270
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	646
From 75 to 84	650
85 and over	464
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	332
eye procedures	4687
injections	947
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	0
Hispanic	141
Asian	134
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	239
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	335
eye procedures	4880
injections	1107
photocoagulation	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	143
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	226
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	283
eye procedures	4632
injections	1093
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	0
Hispanic	110
Asian	149
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	199
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	294
eye procedures	4976
injections	1225
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	0
Hispanic	125
Asian	135
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	215
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	220
eye procedures	3725
injections	1045
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	127
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	200
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
eye procedures	3822
injections	1089

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	0
Hispanic	89
Asian	130
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	187
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	218
eye procedures	3897
injections	1026
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	103
Asian	143
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	215
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated as a retina specialist in SANTA ANA, CA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	303
eye procedures	4214
injections	959
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	36
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	131
Non-Hispanic White	561
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	117
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	289
85 and over	213
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	278

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Providence Medical Foundation

Greater Newport Physicians

Hoag

Providence

Astrana Health

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

RETINA ASSOCIATES OF ORANGE COUNTY

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Retina Associates of Orange County

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

Alpha Care Medical Group

Allied Pacific IPA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield, Aetna, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, United Healthcare, CIGNA HMO and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Blue Shield

Aetna

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

United Healthcare

CIGNA HMO

Scan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 1249 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SANTA ANA, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$1,375 $1,375
Genentech USA, Inc.	$434 LUCENTIS $284	VABYSMO $150
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$296 Eylea $174	EYLEA HD $122
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$242 YUTIQ $242
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$211 Vitreoretinal Equipment $47	Constellation $33	$132
Other	$686 Constellation $135	ILUVIEN $135	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $118	XELPROS $62	Bromsite $54	Other $183

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,825
Consulting Fee	$1,375
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Desmond McGuire is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. Dr. McGuire's hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, Greater Newport Physicians, and Hoag. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. He welcomes new patients at his office inSanta Ana, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation. Before performing his residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, and a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College, Dr. McGuire attended Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine for medical school. Dr. McGuire has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.