Ophthalmology
Sumit Garg, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Medical Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Sumit Garg, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and external diseases, with expertise in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, and conjunctival procedures. He treats conditions including corneal degeneration, infections, keratoconus, dry eye disease, and complex post-refractive cataract cases, employing advanced techniques such as femtosecond laser keratoplasty (FLEK), DSEK, DMEK, corneal crosslinking, toric intraocular lenses, and implantable
23+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- New York Medical College — M.D.
- UCLA Olive View Medical Center — Internship, Internal Medicine
- University of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute — Residency, Ophthalmology
- University of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute — Fellowship, Corneal and Refractive Surgery and External Disease
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors in America — Ophthalmology
2013, 2015-2016 (3 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Orange County Medical Association — Physicians of Excellence
2015-2023 (9 years)
- Super Doctors — Rising Stars
2013-2023 (11 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCI Health
- Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
- UC Irvine Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
23+ years in practice