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Eye Institute of Marin is an ophthalmology practice based in San Rafael, California. It offers comprehensive eye care including glaucoma management, cataract surgery (including possibly advanced options like light adjustable lens), dry eye treatment, diabetic eye care, and macular degeneration. Additional services include cosmetic offerings (e.g., Botox) and patient resources such as online forms, insurance/payments, and testimonials. The practice operates across three offices in the San Rafael area (all within CA) and maintains a small team. Contact: frontdesk@najafimd.com or +1 415-444-0300. Website: eyeinstituteofmarin.com.

Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

10 Paul Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone

(415) 444-0301

Email

frontdesk@najafimd.com,+kn@najafimd.com

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Cataract treatment
  • Glaucoma treatment
  • Diabetic eye care
  • Macular degeneration treatment
  • Dry eye treatment
  • LipiFlow
  • Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) information referenced
  • Botox (cosmetic)
  • Concierge VIP services

Technology & Equipment

  • State-of-the-art diagnostic tools
  • Latest treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and dry eyes

Team

  • Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, Ophthalmologist — M.D.
  • Tagol, Ophthalmologist — M.D.
  • Michael Scott Hem, Ophthalmologist — M.D.

Insurance & Payment

  • INSURANCES WE ACCEPT

Not specified

Insurance, Cash, Credit cards, Credit Card, Online Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What services does Eye Institute of Marin provide?

Comprehensive eye care including treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and dry eyes; additional services listed on site include LipiFlow and other eye care diagnostics.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm; Closed for Lunch (Mon-Fri) 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Yelp: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and courteous staff
  • Thorough medical care and examinations
  • Helpful and attentive receptionists
  • Successful surgical outcomes

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for some appointments

"I have been coming to the Eye Institute of Marin for over three years and am impressed by the thought and care that underlies all aspects of their interactions with patients."

Yelp review via MapQuest

"I had an appointment for dry eye. I waited an hour after my appointment to be seen."

Yelp review via MapQuest

"I had a fantastic experience at the Eye Institute of Marin! Dr. Najafi-Tagol is incredibly thorough and truly cares about her patients..."

Eye Institute of Marin official website reviews page

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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