David Heiden, MD
Uveitis • Ocular Inflammation
David Heiden, MD
Dr. David Heiden is an ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in uveitis and ocular inflammation. In addition to uveitis care, Dr. Heiden practices general ophthalmology, treating patients whose eye conditions are connected to autoimmune, collagen-vascular, or infectious disease.
Limited Availability
Monday: 1-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-12pm
Please call us at 415-923-3007 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Heiden.
Services
Expertise
Dr. Heiden has spent many years working internationally to prevent blindness related to infectious disease and humanitarian crises, including medical service in Africa and Asia addressing trachoma, cataract, river blindness, vitamin A deficiency, and eye complications of HIV/AIDS. He currently serves as Medical Director of the AIDS Eye Initiative at the Seva Foundation Center for Innovation in Eye Care. He also collaborates with global health programs including Doctors Without Borders.
Recognition
In 2018, Dr. Heiden received the Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his contributions to global eye health.
Dr. Heiden’s humanitarian fieldwork and photography documenting global health crises were featured in the book Dust to Dust: A Doctor’s View of Famine in Africa. His photographs have been exhibited nationally and are included in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
Training
Bachelor of Arts
Cornell University
Doctor of Medicine
New York Medical College
Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine Residency
California Pacific Medical Center
Uveitis Fellowship
F. I. Proctor Foundation at University of California, San Francisco
