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Jay M. Stewart, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020
Portrait of Jay M. Stewart
Portrait of Jay M. Stewart
ucsf logo

Jay M. Stewart, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Ophthalmology & Optometry Mission Bay
415-353-2020

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About me

Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye).

In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues.

Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars.

Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Fellowship

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery, LAC - USC Medical Center - Pediatrics

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Internship

  • Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME

Degree

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

My expertise

  • Specialties
    • Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    357 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 23, 2026

      I am so grateful for Dr. Stewart's care. I came to the appointment with a DMV form and he and his staff filled it out for me. I received a renewed license yesterday and now have removed my anxiety. I see and drive, thanks to his care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 22, 2026

      The fellow Dr. Shariff was amazing. Knowledgeable, caring, personable. She's a great doctor. Also thankful for Dr. Stewart checking in on my visit and what was happening to me.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 15, 2026

      Routine checkup with no new issues

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 7, 2026

      Conscientious, thoughtful, logical care.Issues explained completely and clear instructions given.I very much appreciate the excellent care Dr. Stewart provides!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 6, 2026

      Perhaps the best specialists I have ever seeing in my life. Personable, caring, great listener and even better communicator. Answered all my questions and I left well informed and clear on next steps.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 30, 2025

      Exceptional in every regard.

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