Robert B. Bhisitkul

MD PhD

Ophthalmologist
Vitreoretinal surgeon

Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist who provides medical and laser treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases. He also performs surgery on macular hole and macular pucker (conditions that cause blurred or distorted vision), retinal detachment and complications of diabetic eye disease.

Bhisitkul recruits patients to participate in UCSF clinical trials on novel therapies for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and also for studies on long-term outcomes for treatments such as surgically implantable devices that deliver medication. He also conducts research on retinal disease mechanisms and surgical innovations. With the USCF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, he is collaborating on a project to develop a bioengineered polymer device for ocular drug delivery.

Bhisitkul earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and his doctoral degree in neurosciences at Yale University. He completed a residency in ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear.

Bhisitkul has received the Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published more than 60 papers in clinical and scientific journals. He serves on the editorial board of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports and has served as associate editor of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Bhisitkul is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has served on the exam committee of Kuwait's ophthalmology board.

  • Education

    Yale University, PhD, Neurosciences, 1992

    Stanford University School of Medicine, 1993

  • Fellowships

    Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Vitreoretinal Fellowship, 1998

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Conditions I specialize in

Clinics I work with

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Retina and Vitreous Clinic

Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision

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(415) 353-2020

My reviews

4.5

Overall Experience
536 Ratings
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Sep 28, 2024
Dr. Bhisitkul is pure genius and I am blessed to have him be my MD. He is excellent especially given how occupied he is with his patients. I hope UCSF gives him all the support he needs to give patient care because he saves people's eyesight. .
Sep 26, 2024
Excellent service! I highly recommend it!
Sep 24, 2024
I got good information
Sep 12, 2024
Dr. B is absolulely great. Thanks for your work to repair and maintain my eyesight. I've got 20/20 vision, which is no small feat for a type 1 diabetic. I've also had trouble getting a referral to an ophthalmologist. He got that all sorted out and done on the spot, which was a relief as previous attempts via MyChart with staff sent me on a wild and unproductive goose chase.
Sep 12, 2024
Dr Bhistikul is outstanding
Sep 11, 2024
Dr Bhisitkul is amazing; I can't say enough about him that would do him justice. I am most certain he saved my vision and improved my quality of life.
Sep 05, 2024
I feel well cared for at every appointment that I've had thus far.
Aug 15, 2024
Dr. B is always in a rush and can be rude at times.
Jun 18, 2024
He always shows concern for my health. He makes me feel very comfortable with my present condition and how to treat me. If you had a AWESOME box I'd check that one.
Jun 16, 2024
If there was a category beyond Very Good, I would have used that to rate Dr. B. I am exceedingly pleased with the care I have received. My issues have been addressed thoughtfully and kindly with professionalism and attention to me as an individual--not just another patient.
Jun 15, 2024
He's a actual angel in disguise cause I'm supposed to be blind by now but he has saved me thankfully
Jun 13, 2024
My recent examination report in other hospitals was not referred to by the doctor and did not want to read it, but the front desk said that he would bring it over.
Jun 13, 2024
My experience with Dr Bhisitkul was very good. He is professional and efficient. He listens and explains things clearly. I felt like he really cares about his patents I'm grateful for the great care I receive at ucsf
May 30, 2024
I felt like I was in very good hands during the whole time I was at the clinic. Every person I worked with was attentive and kept me informed about what they were doing and what came next.
May 16, 2024
Condition and potential complications (and solutions) were not explained (this was my first time seeing provider) but was told I was stable and given a follow-up timeline, so I feel I trust their judgement even if I wasn't fully briefed on details to the decision.
May 07, 2024
The best experience with healthcare I've ever received (for over 9 years)!
May 02, 2024
This doctor saved my eyesight! I cannot say enough good about him and about the clinic
May 01, 2024
Excellent, excellent, excellent!
May 01, 2024
Turned out my anxiety disappeared. However, I think if at the beginning of treat the Dr or staff could have explained more clearly what I could expect at each stage. I would be happy to provide a sketch. Perhaps there is something already online.
Apr 21, 2024
His knowledge is superb
Apr 16, 2024
Dr b is the best.
Apr 16, 2024
I've been seeing this provider for over 15 years and he is great
Apr 13, 2024
Much improved experience from prior visit. I was very surprised and happy.
Apr 09, 2024
I highly appreciate Dr. Bhistikul's care - I think that you are fortunate to have him in your hospital (and so am I).
Apr 02, 2024
I would say he's a very good plus, plus.
Apr 02, 2024
Care providers sat with my 2 daughters to explain the situation we are dealing with.
Mar 16, 2024
Dr B was very professional, prepared, thorough and congenial.
Mar 14, 2024
Dr. Bhiskitkhul, you are the best. If you moved practice to the other side of the globe, I would follow you as your loyal patient. See you at the next 3 year check in
Mar 14, 2024
Didn't have my medical records, doctor was 1 hour late and rushed, talked over me entire time and didn't listen by telling ,e to just get to "the bottom line."
Mar 14, 2024
Very knowable medical provider
Dec 23, 2023
I'd hoped he would have reviewed my previous records before coming in my room to talk to me, but don't think he had
Dec 12, 2023
Everyone was very helpful, closely on time, veryefficient
Nov 28, 2023
Excellent experience, felt I got the best possible treatment from everyone involved.
Nov 23, 2023
Dr. Bhatiskul may have saved me from going blind, making aware of the extent of retinal bleeding, which I was not aware of until my examination at the eye clinic, for that I am very grateful and shall not forget.
Nov 23, 2023
Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is excellent and very professional. I am very pleased with the eye surgery he did for me.
Nov 21, 2023
All the way outstanding
Nov 16, 2023
Doctor B is the ultimate professional: kind, attentive and very knowledgeable. His bed side manners are impeccable and the openness to listen to the patient amazing. His advice and honesty are unparalleled.
Nov 05, 2023
Excellent care. Very satisfied with.
Oct 24, 2023
As I already stated earlier.
Oct 19, 2023
Dr. BHISIKEL is outstanding
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent experience, great doctor and staff
Sep 29, 2023
I don't seem to have enough information WRITTEN about all that is going on with my eyes. I have Not seen the results of the tests ?
Sep 28, 2023
Resident who treated me was outstanding!!
Sep 24, 2023
He is very rushed. I still don't know what to expect in the way of follow-up treatment, beyond the next appointment this week.
Sep 21, 2023
Excellent care and highly skilled professional doctors.
Sep 21, 2023
I have every confidence in Dr Bhisikul
Sep 19, 2023
Exceptional service and care by all the staff from reception to nurses to doctor
Aug 25, 2023
Always leave satisfied
Aug 22, 2023
I have never met anybody at UCSF like this. He was rude would not listen to our concerns. Should be fired immediately
Aug 17, 2023
Dr. Is a very good surgeon but the face to face visits are fast without a lot if discussion.
Aug 15, 2023
Never any issues, but any questions are answered quickly.
Jul 27, 2023
Very happy
Jul 27, 2023
The visit was a bit rushed!
Jul 25, 2023
Dr. Bhusitkul is fantastic
Jul 24, 2023
Thanks all UCSF staff for you for your excellent care.
Jul 23, 2023
Didn't listen to me at all and completely ignored what I was saying. Rushed in an out and didn't answer any questions.
Jul 18, 2023
Excellent visit
Jul 13, 2023
Very good
Jul 07, 2023
Never asked do you have any questions or concerns or do you understand. Feel like a guinea pig that two doctors talk about outside of a guinea pig cage.Just a quick/brief statement on the way out the door before you can reply or say anything or ask anything. Better service at McDonald's. : o
Jul 05, 2023
Care provider did not listen to me, was very impatient and imperious in his approach, did not explain my condition or the benefits or risks of any intervention.
Jun 30, 2023
I didn't like the attitude of doctor I would like to change doctor
Jun 29, 2023
Good doctor
Jun 15, 2023
I know I'm in the best hands with Dr Bhisitkul.
Jun 12, 2023
Never shows scan results, doesn't explain anything. In general, this is the first time I encounter such a doctor.
Jun 08, 2023
Dr. B has what seems to be a very busy schedule. At checkin, nearly every patient was there to see Dr. B. Despite the number of patients, Dr. B. And his team appear calm and collected and available to answer my questions.
May 30, 2023
I did feel like the doctor was racing out of the room once he looked at my test results and I had to keep asking questions as he has one foot out the door, but he is an excellent doctor so I don't want to anywhere else.
May 27, 2023
A perfect experience
May 27, 2023
The Chinese lady Dr purposely bleed the blood vessel in my eye, very disappointed
May 22, 2023
Great visit / experience. I felt like I had an opinion on what treatment we would proceed with.
May 18, 2023
Everyone, including PA, was professional and yet treated me like a human with a major medical occurrence in my life. Compassionate!!
May 16, 2023
Very appreciative that MD squeezed me into the schedule without an appt
May 16, 2023
My experience at Opthalmology are always excellent.
May 11, 2023
This was my second visit so the Dr. Did not have to go over everything again as he did a thorough job the first time. I had one question this time which he answered.
Apr 20, 2023
He was very busy to take time to listen patient's concern and future posibility
Apr 15, 2023
Dr. Totally understood my situation and clearly made me understand his situation and what I need to do going forward.
Apr 14, 2023
Excellent care, highly competent and caring.
Apr 02, 2023
Courteous, professional, instructive, reassuring, excellent appointment!
Mar 30, 2023
I would say my Dr was more than just very good. Add about 5 more to that one. Even my daughters thought he was awesome.
Mar 23, 2023
The doctor was extremely busy, but seemed very confident
Mar 21, 2023
No problem with the dr. It's the system of return call after 3 days to get an appt .
Mar 16, 2023
Dr.Bhsitkul was running late, so to keep me from having to wait a long time, he had another doctor see me. Unfortuntely the doctor said his name so quickly that I didn't catch it & I forgot to ask him to repeat it. Any way that doctor was excellent and VERY professional.
Feb 09, 2023
UCSF and all their staff is excellent
Jan 31, 2023
Their protocol for patients are excellent
Jan 31, 2023
The end result of the consultation was that nothing needed to be done.
Jan 26, 2023
Dr. Was so busy talking to another intern he barely spoke to me. Did not explain things clearly, Dismissed me without even saying goodby.
Jan 21, 2023
The shot in my left eye was given almost immediately after the numbing was administered and the shot was very painful.
Jan 16, 2023
Provider explained what to expect before and after the procedure
Jan 14, 2023
Near painless eye shot, best I've ever had; real skill.
Jan 05, 2023
They are good sometimes
Dec 26, 2022
Not once was I asked or advised with only my right eye working Do you drive a car or other vehcile? Or, advised not to operate a vehicleIn my condition or for how to get about or for how long. I guess that's okay if you have a self-driving Tesla car or a chauffeur. : o There's a world outside of the doctor's exam room to deal with even if it's transportation on public transportation or how to get groceries.
Dec 09, 2022
I am very satisfied with my care.
Dec 01, 2022
Didn't spend too much time explaining!Referring Me to discuss my situation to my ophthalmologist
Dec 01, 2022
He showed no interest in my questions or history,was only concerned about computer results. He had no time for me, no suggestions or advice and no diagnosis.
Dec 01, 2022
Dr Bhisitkul is terrific - super knowledgeable, cares, and truly listens to his patients. Thank you, Doctor!
Nov 29, 2022
Dr Bhisitkul is the best
Nov 24, 2022
The care provider was very friendly and caring
Nov 24, 2022
They were all very friendly and knowledgeable

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Decorative Caduceus

Pivotal 1 Study of RGX-314 Gene Therapy in Participants With nAMD

BCVA measured by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS)

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