Theme: Advanced Technologies Enhance Global Eye Health

With over 35 years of experience and more than 35,000 sight-saving surgeries performed across Santa Barbara and five continents, Dr. Katsev will share his journey of advancing eye care through innovative technology. He will explore how these advancements have transformed lives by restoring vision and how giving back through service can profoundly enrich the recipients and his own lives. Drawing on experiences in underserved communities worldwide, Dr. Katsev illustrates the mutual impact of improving global health and the personal fulfillment of helping others.

TEDxSantaBarbaraSalon - Virtual Event
1482 E Valley Road, Suite 466
Santa Barbara, California, 93108
United States

Doug Katsev, MD

Cornea and refractive specialist in Ophthalmology

Doug Katsev, MD, earned his chemistry degree from St. Louis University, attended Emory School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency in St. Louis. He completed a corneal/refractive fellowship at UCLA's Stein Eye Institute. From 1990 to 2020, Dr. Katsev led ophthalmology at Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, performing over 35,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. In 2020, he opened his own private practice, Santa Barbara Eyecare, where he remains the leading cataract and refractive surgeon in the region. A respected expert in his field, Dr. Katsev conducts clinical research on intraocular lenses and refractive products. He lectures regularly at major conferences and consults for Bausch + Lomb, Alcon, and J&J. He has served on the editorial board of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today and held positions with the American College of Eye Surgeons and Santa Barbara Surgery Center. Dr. Katsev continues to advance ophthalmology and delivers numerous talks each year.