Dr. David Gilbert, MD

Dr. David Gilbert, MD

Ophthalmologist

350 N. Wiget Lane
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Dr. Gilbert has been my eye doctor for years, and my recent follow-up after cataract surgery once again reminded me why I trust him with my eye care. He is knowledgeable, patient, courteous, and genuinely cares about his patients.Show more He always takes the time to answer my questions and makes me feel comfortable and well cared for. I highly recommend Dr. Gilbert and the team at his office

Sacha S. • July 22, 2026

As a physician myself, I am very particular about my medical care and most especially my eye care. Dr. Gilbert surpassed all my expectations. Improving my vision from legal blindness in both eyes to 20/20 in my left eye and 20/25 Show morein my right eye. This evidence speaks for itself. All I can say is thank you Dr. Gilbert on surgeries well done. John Toth, D.O.

John T. • July 23, 2026

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About Dr. David Gilbert, MD

David D. Gilbert, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and glaucoma. He practices at Diablo Eye Associates in Walnut Creek, California. 

Dr. Gilbert grew up in the east bay of San Francisco and later graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in biomedical engineering. He completed his glaucoma fellowship training at Stanford University.  

Dr. Gilbert received his Medical Degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He stayed at Wake Forest for his ophthalmology residency, where he served as co-chief resident and twice received the resident research award for his publications on glaucoma surgical advances. After residency, Dr. Gilbert returned to the West Coast to complete glaucoma fellowship training at Stanford University and was on the clinical staff. He has authored several papers and given numerous lectures related to glaucoma care.

Dr. Gilbert is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Glaucoma Society, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He currently serves as a counselor for the Glaucoma Research Foundation. He has been a clinical faculty instructor at the University of California, San Francisco, and a past chair of the Ophthalmology department at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek. As a glaucoma subspecialist, he has expertise in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. Dr. Gilbert has performed cataract procedures, glaucoma surgeries, and laser surgeries for over 17 years.


Services, Conditions and Procedures

Cataract Surgery

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Eye Exam

Dry Eyes

Floaters

Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery

Emergency Eye Care

Red Eye

Contact Lens

Macular Degeneration

Lens Implant

Diabetic Eye Exam

Eye Pressure

Eye Surgery


Location

Diablo Eye Associates

350 N. Wiget Lane
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA, 94598


More About Dr. David Gilbert, MD

Practice

Diablo Eye Associates

Specialties

Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Affinity (Medicaid)
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield California
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
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NPI Number

1033297536

Provider's Gender

Male


Reviews

4.9
1098 Reviews

Dr Gibert is kind and a great Doctor

Linda G C. • September 26, 2026

Very knowledgeable excellent doctor

Marquetta Ann R. • September 24, 2026

Always excellent and thorough care! Dr. Gilbert takes the time to listen to my questions and provide answers.

George M K. • September 23, 2026

Highly recommended! Very thorough and answered all my questions. Listens and talks “to” the patients and not “at” them.

Jon J R. • September 22, 2026

First class competent people all the way thru!

Layden B. • September 20, 2026

Dr. Gilbert is personal and excellent in terms of his profession. Unfortunately, I had to wait nearly an hour after my scheduled appointment before he actually examined me. I know his time is valuable and everyone needs to be flexible but patients time are valuable to.... that is why we schedule appointments.

Lee D. • September 18, 2026

Had a very good visit with Dr. Gilbert. He has a calm demeanor and made me comfortable. Great exam from Paulo.

Marc G. • September 17, 2026

Dr. Gilbert is an outstanding clinician and a compassionate Doc.

Richard W. • September 17, 2026

The service is excellent, the staff including the Doctor goes above and beyond my expectations. Fast, kind, friendly service from the whole staff.

Gail F. • September 15, 2026

Very caring,knowledgeable and approachable. Someone in whom I feel I can trust to care for vision conditions.

Graylin H B. • September 12, 2026

The doctor was attentive and smart. The stuff was polite and conceded.

Boris G. • September 01, 2026

All of my concerns were addressed with professionalism, everything went very smoothly with my cataract surgery. Highly recommend!!

Marcy S. • August 31, 2026

I have very good experience with Dr. David Gilbert and his Team: always patient oriented, professional, patiently answering all questions and concerns. Thank you very much!!!

Gregory G. • August 27, 2026

Dr. Gilbert turned on the lights for me as a result of performing cataract operations on both eyes. He took his time with me, was very caring, answered all my questions and got me through all my fears, (which turned out to be unfounded. ) It is a process but not like what I as anticipating from surgery. The operations were efficient and relatively quick. The staff is supportive and very nice. I have not seen bright colors, and had this high degree of vision clarity in years! My advice is if your doctor advises you need cataract surgery do not hesitate, and just do it! The results are certainly worth it!

Maurice B L. • August 27, 2026

The doctor and the entire staff were great

Donald S. • August 25, 2026

All options available were thoroughly discussed. My experience during surgery was much less stressful than I had expected. The staff both in surgery and in office visits were professional and pleasant.

Alex E. • August 25, 2026

Diablo Eye has been a blessing to find. They are kind, efficient and knowledgeable no matter what your question. Dr Gilbert has always been top notch and I feel so lucky to be in his care for my eye needs. After having gone thru two doctors in my area (Hercules) that literally made me stress out I am so comfortable with Dr Gilbert.

Barbara D J. • August 20, 2026

Great team

Peter W. • August 12, 2026

Very competent and thorough examinations

Lois N S. • August 11, 2026

He's the best

Linda J M. • August 08, 2026

I've been going to Diablo Eye Clinic for over 15 years and believe them to be some of the very best!

Janet J M. • August 06, 2026

Very conscientious and thorough in analysis of patients. Very professional ophthalmologist. You can’t find a better practice in Contra Costa County.

Dennis L B. • July 23, 2026

As a physician myself, I am very particular about my medical care and most especially my eye care. Dr. Gilbert surpassed all my expectations. Improving my vision from legal blindness in both eyes to 20/20 in my left eye and 20/25 in my right eye. This evidence speaks for itself. All I can say is thank you Dr. Gilbert on surgeries well done. John Toth, D.O.

John T. • July 23, 2026

Dr. Gilbert has been my eye doctor for years, and my recent follow-up after cataract surgery once again reminded me why I trust him with my eye care. He is knowledgeable, patient, courteous, and genuinely cares about his patients. He always takes the time to answer my questions and makes me feel comfortable and well cared for. I highly recommend Dr. Gilbert and the team at his office

Sacha S. • July 22, 2026

Great service dr Gilbert and staff took me right in with my eye issue Thank you

Yan T. • July 20, 2026

Always great. Dr Gilbert is excellent.

James L B. • July 20, 2026

Great Doctor Great Office

Gary W. • July 16, 2026

Dr. Gilbert is a great doctor. Kind, caring, always takes the time to answer all my questions. I feel safe entrusting him with my eyes

Paula P. • July 15, 2026

Very professional and thorough. Dr. Gilbert really cares about his patients!

Richard S. • July 12, 2026

Very nice and helpful!

Carlene M. • July 09, 2026

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