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North Bay Eye Associates (NBEA) is a private ophthalmology and optometry practice based in Petaluma, California, with seven offices across Sonoma County. They offer comprehensive eye care—from routine exams to advanced treatment of eye diseases—delivered by a team of ophthalmologists and optometrists. Key facts: - Headquarters: Petaluma, CA; main address likely 104 Lynch Creek Way, Petaluma, CA 94954. - Services: Routine eye exams, treatment of eye diseases, cataract surgery, glaucoma care, ambulatory surgical center, clinical research, optical boutiques. - Team: 17 employees; experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists; patient-focused, compassionate care. - Additional locations: Sonoma (181 Andrieux St), Santa Rosa (380 Tesconi Ct), Healdsburg (1310 Prentice Dr), and Petaluma (108 Lynch Creek Way; HQ), among others. - Contact: Multiple phone lines available (local Petaluma numbers listed). If you’re seeking an ophthalmologist in Petaluma, North Bay Eye Associates provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on preserving and improving vision across all ages.

Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

104 Lynch Creek Way, Suite 15, Petaluma, CA 94954

Phone

707-762-3573; 707-775-3935; 707-769-2237

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • eye care
  • ophthalmology
  • eye exams
  • contact lenses
  • eye surgery
  • LASIK
  • diabetic retinopathy education
  • dry eye education
  • muscle disorders
  • computer vision treatment
  • ambulatory surgical center
  • eye and vision exams
  • macular degeneration education
  • ophthalmology education
  • patient portal

Team

  • Emil Shieh — MD
  • Jason Bacharach — MD
  • Michael Saidel — MD
  • Rona Silkiss — MD, FACS
  • Roger Weeks — MD
  • William Bartlett — MD
  • Jasdeep Sabharwal — MD, PhD

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Online Medical Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars (138 reviews)
  • RateMDs: 5.0 out of 5 stars (21 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional, knowledgeable, and caring medical providers
  • Clear and understandable explanations of medical conditions and procedures
  • High quality of clinical care and successful outcomes for surgeries/treatments

Common complaints

  • Administrative issues, such as difficulties with answering phones, unclear communication, and billing/scheduling errors
  • Long wait times for appointments

"Dr. Saidel performed cataract surgery on both my eyes... He was professional, kind, and explained the whole procedure... I totally recommed him and give him 5 stars. It's rare to find a doctor like him."

Online Medical Reviews user

"Dr. Saidel is great. No complaints at all. He gets five stars hands down. The office? Not so much. They are unclear, get things wrong, don't answer the phone."

Online Medical Reviews user

"The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and the doctor is wonderful and takes time to explain everything."

RateMDs user

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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