--- title: "Helen K. Ma, O.D. | Optometrist in Palo Alto, CA" description: "Helen K. Ma, O.D. practices Optometrist in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/helen-k-ma-1046235747" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Helen K. Ma, O.D. ![Helen K. Ma, O.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/nFyTizibn0L2kvU8xYpMHum2JRy_GAx-zP2wwy1LUMU/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Helen K. Ma, O.D. ## Optometrist - New patients, please call for availability [795 El Camino RealJamplis Building, Level 2Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-853-2974](tel:+16508532974) ## About Helen K. Ma, O.D. Languages English and Cantonese Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Ma is married with two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, quilting, music and cooking. ## Education and training **Education:** University of California, Berkeley Optometry School ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Jamplis Building, Level 2 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2974](tel:+16508532974) 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 ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Optometrist%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Palo+Alto+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.43963669410405%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.16204724723873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Bryant Z. 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