--- title: "Dr. Jason Luksich | Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Jason Luksich, M.D. practices Ophthalmology in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jason-luksich-1046237294" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Jason Luksich, M.D. ![Jason Luksich, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/WGQZD6_Tse6ipHODnKOP1-_wR0ai9gZNIXtEyQ0AHkc/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(1031 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Jason Luksich, M.D. ## Ophthalmology - Accepting new patients [2025 Soquel Avenue3rd FloorSanta Cruz, CA 95062](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) ## Schedule appointment [831-458-5640](tel:+18314585640) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jason-luksich-1046237294#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jason-luksich-1046237294#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jason-luksich-1046237294#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Luksich Languages English and Spanish Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights Santa Cruz County Medical Society. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Luksich enjoys cycling and spending time with his wife, son and daughter. ## Education and training **Medical school:** St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO **Internship:** Alameda County Medical Center, CA **Residency:** Wake Forest University, NC ## Board certifications - Ophthalmology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Santa Cruz Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/santa-cruz-center-1043247417) 2025 Soquel Avenue 3rd Floor Santa Cruz, CA 95062 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) [831-458-5640](tel:+18314585640) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Cataract Removal ### Conditions - Cataract - Diabetic retinopathy - Glaucoma - Macular Degeneration ## Similar providers nearby - ![Anna Kesler-Diaz](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/wmYLxFv0JlE3QX1NR3rE8g-Bilsa-Xr0HcjjIusrjwo/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Anna Kesler-Diaz, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anna-kesler-diaz-1046231863) (1181) Santa Cruz Center 2025 Soquel Avenue 3rd Floor Santa Cruz, CA 95062 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) [831-458-5640](tel:+18314585640) #### Ophthalmology - Accepting new patients - ![Ryan St. Clair](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/Mip6qhr_38-ajaunxt_cf8NNU0tZ8DCDKJa3ak6k5RY/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Ryan St. Clair, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ryan-st-clair-1046242386) (881) Santa Cruz Main Clinic 2025 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) [831-458-5640](tel:+18314585640) #### Ophthalmology - 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