Eric J. Del Piero, MD
An Award-Winning Ophthalmologist And Monterey Native
Eric J. Del Piero, MD, is a fellowship-trained retina and vitreous specialist and is certified as such by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Born and raised in Monterey County, Dr. Del Piero obtained a world-class education across America before returning home to treat his neighbors. He has been in private practice as an ophthalmologist in Monterey since July of 1985 and with Monterey County Eye Associates since July of 1998. After more than a decade of stellar ophthalmological care, he won the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award in 1999.
Dr. Del Piero is also a University of California, San Francisco clinical instructor at Natividad Medical Center. He is Past President of the Monterey County Medical Society and served on the Board of Trustees of the California Medical Association, representing Monterey, King City, and San Benito Counties. His consistently excellent standard of care led his peers in the Monterey County Medical Society to name him the Monterey County Physician of the year in both 2006 and 2007.
Dr. Del Piero sees patients at his ophthalmology office in Monterey, and at Monterey County Eye Associates' Monterey office.
How Our Ophthalmologist Became Board Certified
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Board certification denotes an elevated level of skill, knowledge, and training. Dr. Del Piero earned board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology by completing strict educational requirements, passing a written ophthalmological exam, and passing an in-person evaluation covering patient care and management.
He Has Earned Many Other Awards, Affiliations, & Honors
Dr. Del Piero’s achievements include:
- California Pacific Vision Foundation Award
- American Academy of Family Practice Award
- Monterey County Physician of the Year, 2007
- LEO Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Board of Trustees, California Medical Association, 1998-2005
- President, Monterey County Medical Society, 1997-1998 and 2001-2002
An Esteemed Education
Bachelor's Degree
Dr. Del Piero earned his bachelor’s from Johns Hopkins University, which is currently ranked as one of the top 10 best universities in America by U.S. News & World Report.
Medical School
He went on to attain his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine.
Residency
He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Irvine.
Fellowship
Dr. Del Piero completed his fellowship training in San Francisco at the California Pacific Medical Center.
5-Star Reviews for Dr. Del Piero
Mary Grace
Monterey, CA
2023
Monterey Bay Eye Center has excellent doctors and staff. I highly recommend it and have been a customer for almost 20 years.
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Monterey, CA
2023
Underwent cataract surgery for the first time on the right eye and was amazed with the results. Staff is always thorough and friendly.
View on GoogleDr. Del Piero's Comprehensive Services
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Cataracts
- Retinal Care
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Degeneration
- Intraocular Lenses
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Presbyopia
- Glaucoma
- Refractive Surgery
- LASIK
- Astigmatic Keratotomy
- Optical Centers
- Contact Lenses
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Cosmetic Ophthalmology
- Blepharoplasty
- BOTOX® Cosmetic
- Pterygium Treatment
- Floaters
