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Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: glaucoma

9415 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA specializing in glaucoma. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

9415 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

In The News

“Glaucoma leads to optic nerve injury, neurodegeneration and, ultimately, vision loss," Dr. Derek Welsbie, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute, said in February...”—"It may be time to check your eyes again - Reporter Newspapers & Atlanta Intown", Reporter Newspaper & Atlanta Intown, January 2021

“"We basically figured out that there are a set of genes that, when inhibited, allow optic nerve cells to survive and regenerate," said senior author Dr. Derek Welsbie, associate professor of...”—"UCSD Researchers Discover Clue How To Protect Neurons and Encourage Growth", Times of San Diego, December 2020

doctor visit	178
eye procedures	1117
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	416
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	59
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	70
eye procedures	863
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	29
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

doctor visit	42
eye procedures	875
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	60
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	572
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	34
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

eye procedures	845
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

eye procedures	1130
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	38
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

eye procedures	1121
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	35
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	32
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

eye procedures	671
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	25
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	28
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	395
eye procedures	900
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	144
eye procedures	902
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Female	141
Male	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	78
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	125
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie, PHD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$3,000 $3,000
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,601 $1,601
AbbVie Inc.	$418 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $360	ALPHAGAN P $32	LUMIGAN $27
Allergan, Inc.	$121 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $121
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$116 ULTRA $116
Other	$37 Rocklatan $25	Simbrinza $12

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,000
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Food and Beverage	$793

Biography

Dr. Derek Welsbie's area of specialization is glaucoma. Clinical interests for Dr. Welsbie include glaucoma. He is professionally affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. Dr. Welsbie studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University for residency. According to UC San Diego Health, Dr. Welsbie is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.