--- title: "Dr. Robert Filer | Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Robert Filer, M.D. practices Ophthalmology in San Mateo, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-filer-1046242062" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Robert Filer, M.D. ![Robert Filer, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/KGP3lBJ15kvhMaJgGS9EXDTdgtbD_IXamFLRy58d7O4/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Robert Filer, M.D. ## Ophthalmology - Accepting new patients [50 South San Mateo DriveSuite 200San Mateo, CA 94401](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50+South+San+Mateo+Drive+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94401+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-342-4595](tel:+16503424595) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-filer-1046242062#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-filer-1046242062#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-filer-1046242062#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Filer Languages English, Spanish, French, and Cantonese Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** McGill University **Internship:** University of Western Ontario **Residency:** Long Island Jewish Medical Center **Fellowship:** University of California San Francisco ## Board certifications - Ophthalmology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (1 plan)** ### Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) **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 (6 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Direct Access **Blue Shield of California (3 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - 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 Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [San Mateo Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-mateo-care-center-1043247262) 50 South San Mateo Drive Suite 200 San Mateo, CA 94401 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50+South+San+Mateo+Drive+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94401+US) [650-342-4595](tel:+16503424595) 650-342-3932 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 ## From Dr. Filer [Health & wellness ### Is Corrective Vision Surgery Right for You? Hoping to ditch your eyeglasses? A Sutter Health doctor helps you understand laser eye surgery and other options for vision correction at any age.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/vision-surgery) [Health & wellness ### Top Tips to Maintain Eye Health Take steps to prevent common eye problems that can harm your vision.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/eye-care-tips) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the provider's office._ _All doctors on this site are in the Sutter system. 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