Desmond McGuire, M.D., received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the New York State / American Program at the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel-Aviv, Israel. There he was recognized as an “Outstanding Medical Student.” He completed his medical internship at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and was named “Intern of the Year.” Dr. McGuire completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City where he was selected to be Chief Resident. In 2003 he completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal medicine and surgery at the University of California, San Diego, Shiley Eye Center. There he was named “Teacher of the Year.” Dr. McGuire is Board Certified and is currently serving as the Chief of Ophthalmology at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. Dr. McGuire has published numerous articles in several ophthalmologic journals and has lectured at various meetings. Recently, Alcon Laboratories awarded Dr. McGuire for his contributions in the development of their newest and most sophisticated vitreoretinal surgical system which is now used worldwide. Dr. McGuire sees patients at both the Santa Ana and Newport Beach offices.
Credentials
| MEDICAL SCHOOL | Sackler School of Medicine Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel |
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| INTERNSHIP | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital; New York, New York |
| RESIDENCY | St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center New York, New York |
| FELLOWSHIP | Shiley Eye Center University of California, San Diego; San Diego, CA |
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- Orange County Society of Ophthalmology
- Orange County Medical Association
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Testimonials
Judith Payne
I have been a patient of Dr. McGuire since 2011, when I was diagnosed with Myopic Macular Degeneration. Dr. McGuire has been a diligent physician who is available for questions and concerns, and who works with his patients with regard to care and keeping our vision as good as it can be.
Richard Intagliata
Gave great advice. Had one retina doctor tell me I should have surgery to correct my retina problem, so I went to Dr McGuire for another opinion. He suggested we wait and keep monitoring it every 3 months. As it turned out, after 4 visits things had gotten much better and vision is again near 20/20. Very pleased with results.
Victor Ho
Dr. McGuire is a highly professional Doctor, i have used his service more than ten years. He is very clearly and detail in explaining his diagnostic results and make sure you understand it. His humanity is also much appreciated by his patients. I recommend him without any hesitation to everyone.
Sue Burns
Dr. McGuire is Detail oriented, perfectionist, outstanding. I came to this office at 4:45pm with 25-30% retina detached- odds are I would lose that much vision- but I have No Vision Loss. Dr. McGuires staff arranged for a 6am surgery the next day- with Dr. McGuires expertise my retina is Completely Reattached- the Best Results Possible.
Deb Conroy
Dr. Desmond McGuire is my eye health hero!
I can not sing the praises of Dr. McGuire and his staff too loudly! He has monitored the progress of my epiretinal membranes/macular puckers for several years in an effort to avoid surgery. However, as my vision continued to worsen he recommended that we forge ahead with a vitrectomy in my right and later left eye. The results have been amazing and literally life changing! Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. M.! You are a rock star!
Dr. Desmond McGuire was my “savior”. Along with my cataract surgeon, he diagnosed and cured a problem that went beyond cataract surgery. With every visit, I felt I was in the best of hands. Not only is he a very pleasant person, but he instills in you a confidence that makes you feel that all will turn out in the end.
MY VISIT WAS EXCEPTIONAL AS ALWAYS HE IS A FANTASTIC EYE DOCTOR AND HAS ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL IMPORTANT AS ONE OF HIS PATIENTS DEFINITELY RECOMMEND DR. MCGUIRE TO ANYONE THAT NEEDS SPECIAL CARE FOR THEIR EYES I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TOWARD DR.Mcguire IM ABLE TO STILL SEE BECAUSE OF HIS CARING ABOUT HIS PATIENTS
Self-verified patient of Desmond Edward Mcguire
I am so grateful that I was referred to Dr.McGuire’s group. The doctor was very professional, patient, caring, and confident. His exam was very thorough and asked me a lot of questions to diagnose me more precisely. His bedside manner was excellent, and his staff was also very friendly. I highly recommend this doctor to anyone who has retina problems!