Who We Are
We are a privately owned, progressive veterinary ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive evaluations, advanced diagnostics (ERG, Gonioscopy, Ocular Ultrasound, etc.) and both medical and surgical therapies (Ciliary Body Ablation, Cryoepilation, Phacoemulsfications, etc.) for our patients. Established in 2013, Integrative Ophthalmology for Pets started out by renting space from various general practice animal clinics in order to have room for exams. As our clientele grew, so did our company. We have moved from renting exam rooms to having our own location near the heart of the Mid-Wilshire district.
Our services include a wide range of integrative therapies, mixing Eastern and Western medical recommendations for our patients. We also promote general ocular wellness and food therapy based on Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM).
Our Mission Statement
To create a balanced and preventative ocular health care plan based on a thorough ophthalmic examination and recognition of each patient as a whole and unique individual.
We intend to reinforce our commitment daily by:
- Honoring the relationship between our clients and their pets
- Providing the highest quality ophthalmic care and actively engaging clients in their pet’s health care treatment plan
- Promoting education about veterinary ophthalmology and preventative care
- Integrating conventional (‘Western’) and complementary (‘Eastern’) therapies when indicated and appropriate
- Cultivating a positive atmosphere and always maintaining our integrity
- Dr. Park and her staff are great! Dr. Park took the time to do a thorough examination of my senior dog, Alfie. She also took the time to explain every aspect of her findings. I also received very detailed exam notes that also included diet recommendations to help his eyesight. I was very impressed and so happy that I found her. We are continuing therapy on Alfie and his eyes are sooooo much better!!!! Very thankful. I definitely recommend her.Ricardo Z.6/20/2018
- Came into Dr. Park for a second opinion on my dogs eyes. First I went to a local vet because it was close to where I live and I'm new to LA. The local vet suggested that my only option was to remove my dogs eyes because of glaucoma! I was so upset I started searching for more options and saw such good reviews of Dr. Park. It was definitely worth the drive to come see her. She gave my more options of saving and treating my dogs eyes without removal of them. I was so relieved, she was so kind and helpful to me and my dog. Explained everything so well for me to understand. Got her on meds for a tenth of the price the other vet suggested! Dr. Parks staff is very helpful and friendly, also their facility was very clean.Angie L.11/01/2018
- Dr. Park is AMAZING! She is the sweetest, most informative vet we have taken our pet too. I first called her up for basic information about entropion eye surgery, as we thought our pet was going to be needing it, and much to my surprise she was the one that actually answered the phone! She was very sweet and informative over the phone about what entropion meant and asked to know more about my pup, which made me feel so much more comfortable with the process. I knew right then and there that that was the kind of vet we wanted our little Rosie to.
Making an appointment with her was very easy! It was clear she knew exactly what she was doing and what was best for our girl. Our little one is timid, but was able to relax during the intrusive eye exams. We were so proud!
Dr. Park is the best out there! All the reviews speak for her demeanor and talent! Love her and her work.Denise M.1/17/2018 - I read Yelp reviews and try to get a sense of any practice before I see them. Dr. Park had nothing but accolades and kind words for her practice. All were well-deserved. A lot of opthalmology docs got great reviews but were dragged down by the inefficiency of support staff. This is a well-run ship. It's scary and expensive to entrust a doctor with your dog's eyes. My original vet suggested drastic cutting and plastic surgery reconstruction. Dr. Park was compassionate, common-sense, and practical in discussions about steps to remove tumors from my elderly dog's eyelids. I understood it all and I was impressed with the Integrative medicine approach. I worked at Duke Medical Center. Integrative approaches DO work. Dr. Park supplied simple suggestions for appropriate diets for my dog (big and furry) and ways to help supplement her immune system at her age. It was all good and informative. I told friends I was totally comfortable with my pet in their care after my initial exam. I picked up my (130 lb) little girl today after surgery and she LOOKS great after having 5 tumors removed from her eyelids. And you know what? At the end of the day, it cost about the same to go THIS practice to have a delicate procedure performed. The difference was that this was well-done, minimally invasive, and performed by a specialist in that field. I am so glad I came here. My doggie is too.Jeffery C.3/27/2019
- Dr. Nancy Park is a brilliant ophthalmologist for dogs. She is the best. My 14 yr old Pekingese has had chronic eye ulcers and he hates to have his eyes examined. This time his ulcers were in both eyes and very seriously threatened his sight. He gets very angry and difficult to examine. I was so impressed with Dr. Park's calm manner and professional eye exam .She was not the least bit intimidated by my dog's yapping and she was able to finish her exam. She explained to me exactly what she found and gave me very specific instructions on how to keep my little Gizmo from getting scratches in his corneas again She even gave me all natural treats for "calming" and relaxing my dog to help me with putting the drops in his eyes. She even addressed his diet and what changes I should make in his diet to improve his eyesight.
Dr. Park is awesome and I think the best ophthalmologist in town. I highly recommend her for your dogs eye problems and health.Helaine R.6/11/2019 - My dog was pawing at a persistently watery eye after having just survived being hospitalized at an animal hospital for lung issues. I realized the eye problem has been going on for a week and was likely ignored by the expensive yet not so astute vets at that corporate animal hospital ----I examined my dog who had a white oval ring in the watery eye and being in the medical field treating humans, I suspected a corneal ulcer. Took the dog to my vet and a fluorescein stain confirmed this serious problem not to be ignored although not an emergency. The vet wanted to refer me to an animal ophthalmologist if it had not healed after week of expensive eye drops. The specialist he had in mind had supposedly saved his dogs eye with minor surgery and a contact lens to help the cornea heal at a time when he had given up and was ready to remove his dogs eye already. I looked up the specialist and to my horror the Yelp reviews were abominable in regards to that specialist having an apparent personality disorder, outrageous costs and rude staffby several Yelper experiences. I had recently hospitalized my poor dog and have already paid thru the nose for specialists including a cardiologist, internist and Critical care . Here I go to see yet another specialist for my dog not to go blind...as I anticipate my bank account dwindling...but I'll be damned If I'm about to drop money on some irritating specialist no matter how competent.
I feel satisfied having chosen Dr Park. She is not close to my home at all but I was curious about her Eastern Medicine approach. She and her staff were extremely efficient in communicating from the day I made the appointment to email/text reminders and parking tips. In fact I was the idiot dog parent distracted by my dogs cardiac condition traveling in the heat several miles driving to this clinic from the Valley and underestimating the traffic so that despite precautions I was still 30 min late. Despite that, I did not wait long to get in the exam room. They wasted no time shaming me for my error which cost me time that could've been spent going over nutrition and preventive care. My dog got a compassionate and thorough eye exam. Dr Park explained my dogs corneal problem and answered questions at my level (knowing I treat humans) but at the same time did not overestimate my comprehension since I neither specialize in dogs nor eyes. Her treatment plan was sound for my dogs age (13 yrs)and she did not upsell surgery since surgery would not prevent recurrence of the condition. The part I most appreciated was I got a thorough 2 page written emailed summary of my dogs diagnosis, treatment plan and rationale for her choices for my dog so my vet and I would completely understand what's going on and where she's coming from. She stayed she did this since she knows clients don't retain what is discussed in the consultation. I know that is true even from treating people. She also emailed me the nutritional info I missed out on.
I wish all my dogs specialists would be the same as Dr Park in communicating. In fact they're usually very dodgy to even provide copies of her records /X-rays and for sure are uncomfortable once they find out I specialize in treating humans with heart and lung conditions and they're trying to sell me on an invasive procedure for my dog which makes no medical sense and would only torture her. Even if they had a good rationale , I've encountered many animal specialists sadly, with poor bedside manner and communication skills such that I end up frustrated or uneducated about what's best for the dog.
A dog ophthalmologist is never going to be cheap but Dr Park was worth the trip, the time, and the money. I just hope that she and her office staff are able to maintain this as their practice grows.Aj A.8/03/2018 - My little guy's eye was red and swollen. I came to Dr. Park the nbext day and she was amazing! Jax felt very comfortable around her. She was attentive, thorough and explained every step of the examination. I know we found an eye doctor for life. Highly recommended! By the way- two days later and his eye is so much better!Kathrine M.5/27/2016
- Our Pitbull mix Dollar, for about three years, had an issue with his right eye that made him tear up and squint. We took him to Dr. Park two years ago and he was diagnosed with entropion but we were very hesitant to commit to surgery. Instead of steamrolling our concerns about surgery, Dr. Park and her wonderful vet techs tried everything to allay his eye issue non-surgically and recommended diet tips as well (Dollar also has a lot of skin allergies). Finally we decided the only way to truly fix his condition was with surgery and now he's doing much better! They were very transparent and upfront with what the procedure would involve and the cost. All our questions and concerns were answered promptly and they were wonderful handling our dog, who is not the easiest dog to deal with (he's super energetic and strong). I'm really happy to see both of Dollar's eyes again and I'm very pleased that his recovery went pretty smoothly. I also appreciate how after every visit you get emailed a very thorough recap of what was discussed. These are people who truly care and want the best for your pet. Thank you so much Dr. Park!Sara S.2/15/2019
- I had been very worried about my dog's scratched cornea. The vet recommended taking her to a vet ophthalmologist. The first two referrals were full for 3 weeks. The final one (IOP) was closed for the day on Friday so I left a message. I received a call back on Monday with an appointment for Tuesday--Yay!
My doggie ended up having a Linear Grid Keratotomy for her Indolent Erosion (technical terms). She is now on multiple eye drops and oral medications until the follow up visit.
I was very impressed with the whole practice. Having all the details emailed post procedure, including medication sheets and notes on pet's condition, was perfect. It also included what to expect in her eye healing over the coming week. It is always nice to be able to read a doctor's notes when you are at home and relaxed vs. any scribbled notes I might make at an appointment while full of anxiety. At this stage, I am very glad the first two offices called were booked:)
And check out the boba place across the street. It's really good.Amy S.1/30/2020 - I am so thankful to have found Dr. Park here in Yelp to treat my fur baby who had a bad ulceration on his right eye. I was so scared for him but Dr. Park was very knowledgable and gentle, it gave me comfort and piece of mind that my fur baby will be okay because she will help him get better and he definitely did after multiple eyedrops and oral meds prescribed by her! Dr. Park is definitely not after the money but the welfare of our pets!! I wouldnt be surprised if she gets her own space for her clinic because she deserves it! Thanks to Dr. Park my baby's eye healed up really well! Will definitely recommend her to friends and family!!!Mrsm M.10/26/2017
- Dr. Park is wonderful, extremely caring, and amazing at what she does. My dog, Jake, has been to her twice. Once for preventive and a second time because he had green stuff coming out his one eye. I highly recommend going to see her for the wellness preventive exam. It's very decently priced and she goes over the eyes and how to take care of them (and she foresees any future problems-- so it actually saves you money in the long run.)
Both times, Dr. Park spends the time to answer all my questions and she is very thorough. She has a background in Eastern medicine so she gives amazing food advice as well.A S.4/26/2016 - Last week, we decided to see an ophthalmologist for our one-year old kitten Leo, who had been possibly having some kind of eye infection and cloudy discharge from his left eye on and off since we adopted him last summer. Our primary veterinarian recommended 3 ophthalmologists and we chose Integrative Ophthalmology For Pets. I'm soooo glad we did!!!
During the pandemic of COVID-19 and stay-at-home order, they are taking meticulous safety measures for everyone! The ophthalmologist who examined Leo's eye was Dr. Jennifer Sheahan. I am extremely picky and judgemental when it comes to a veterinarian because I only want the very best for my baby. But trust me, SHE IS THE VERY BEST. Period.
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Dr. Sheahan explained everything in such an easy way for me to understand, answered all my questions, and offered treatment options and medications, but never once did she pressure me to do anything unnecessary. I greatly appreciated her straight-forwardness and thoughtfulness. She offered professional opinions and respected my decisions as well. After a few minutes of phone conversation, I was 100% convinced that Leo and I had met a super ophthalmologist!
Along with Leo's meditations, I received the comprehensive "Medication Sheet" with detailed instructions and preventative care measures! Not only that, Dr. Sheahan kindly sent me such an incredibly detailed "Visit Summary" which consisted of diagnostics, assessment, additional information, food therapy options and treatment plans -- ALL PERSONALIZED FOR LEO!!! These pages of medical reports carefully and thoroughly written by Dr. Sheahan just blew my mind... I had never, ever received anything like this from any other veterinarian!
Not only that (again), Dr. Sheahan kindly called me a few days later and asked me how Leo was doing! She had such a heart-warming, kind, personable conversation with me about Leo, and I truly appreciated it. She has a lot other patients but her professionalism and kindness made me feel as if Leo was her only special patient!
Thank you very much Dr. Sheahan, for such a loving, professional care for our kitten Leo. He is doing better and we will see you in 2 weeks for checkup! :)Yuki N.5/04/2020 - Our basset hound had a blocked tear duct that required surgery. We compared prices, services and chose this location because for a slight upcharge the services were more significant and required less recovery time.
I liked the surgeon, who explained all of the procedure and care after the surgery.
The kicker is the when all was said and done, they have me a bill that was significantly less than my initial estimate. So I got a higher quality of service from a specialist for less than their competitor?? Sign me up.Alex M.7/28/2019 - This review is long overdue!!!
A few years ago my beautiful dog Gizmoe was put under anesthesia for an ear infection. The sedation caused a Severe issue in his left eye. I sought the opinion of 3 veterinarians who all concluded that he had conjunctivitis, but my intuition kept telling me I needed to seek a 4th opinion. I did my research and came across integrative ophthalmology.
I contacted the office to schedule an appointment for gizmoe to be seen but Dr. Park was completely booked for the next month or so ( of course she was , she is the best of the best), but thankfully there was a last minute cancellation. Dr. Park was so kind and welcoming. You can immediately see her love for animals. She examined my gizmoe and diagnosed him with a severe eye ulcer. Gizmoe's eye could rupture at any point in time . Surgery wasn't an option as my fur baby had heart disease, so Dr. Park instead created a custom plan for Gizmoe's ulcer . She prescribed medication and Chinese supplements that would be given at home . Not only did Dr. Park explain everything in great detail, but she gave me hope that my gizmoe would be ok , as I was so stressed fearing the worst . Within two weeks I started to see improvement in my babies eye. The ulcer was closing little by little . Dr. Park saved my gizmoes eye. I can't thank Dr. park and her staff enough !!! Those who know me know that gizmoe was my world!! He passed away a month ago from heart disease but I have comfort in knowing, he had the best Doctors! Dr. Park I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did for my gizmoe. Thank you for going above and beyond for your patients !!! There aren't enough words to express my gratitude !!!
- liann .Liann V.3/11/2022 - I was blessed to find Dr. Park for my dog's eye problem. She was so knowledgeable, kind and professional. I would recommend her to anyone needing an expert!Candace Culp1/20/2020
- Dr. Park is the BEST! She has been seeing our dog since 2015, and because of her, his eyes are in the best condition they could be. She is thorough and thoughtful in her examination, diagnosis, and follow up. I am grateful for Dr. Park and everything she has done for our dog to make him comfortable and happy.Yvonne L.1/18/2019
- I should have written this some time ago as my dog saw Dr. Park pre-Covid. Anyway, Dr. Park was fantastic. Quickly diagnosed my dog's issue and got him on the path to being well. Very grateful for her expertise.Amy A.7/20/2021
- Integrative Ophthalmology for Pets is great! Dr. Park helped our dog (who had secondary trauma in her eye from a skunk attack) heal so quickly. Everyone in the office was so accommodating and kind -- would absolutely recommend them for any pet ophthalmology issues.Hadley K.7/17/2019
- I have two doggos that actually come to Dr. Park. I first came across her when I was searching for ophthalmologists on yelp since one of my dogs has a dry eye condition that wasn't getting any better from our regular veterinary care. It's been about 5 months since my doggo has been under her care and my husband and I have seen so much improvement! My primary vet kept telling me his eye was infected and gave him all these eye drops and antibiotics, ugh I am still pissed about it but when we came to Dr. Park she clearly said it's not infected and gave him the right treatment plan. I'm glad he is doing so much better now. My other dog also had a mass/wart sort of thing coming out from her eyelid and recently had a procedure to get it removed. I am definitely one of those crazy dog moms out there so it's a lot for me to trust someone with my babies. Dr. Park has great bedside manner - a very gentle and sweet woman that explains things thoroughly. I also like that she has in-depth questionnaires about your dog and you can see what kind of element your dog is, "water" "fire", etc. and how their diet is the first step in bettering their health. She actually got us to switch to human-grade food and not kibbles and we've also seen improvement in their stool and overall energy. I would definitely recommend Dr. Park!Frances M.7/20/2019
- Dr Park and her technician Elias are a wonderful team! They evaluated the condition of my dog and gave a green light for cataract surgery. Besides the medical care the work is very well organized. Thanks to the office manager Melissa.Elena L.1/21/2019
- Truly a great place for all your dogs eye care needs. Dr. Nancy Park & her staff really care about your pet. In a sea of specialists here in Los Angeles do yourself the trouble and look no further. Like most, I'm very particular about my pets getting the best care - Dr. Park is not only a very intelligent specialist in her field but she has a huge heart and works hard. I drive from Hermosa Beach to the west side because I trust her work so much. Highly recommend.Julianne A.1/02/2018
- Dr Parc treated our Pug with the greatest professionalism, and gave us an ongoing treatment plan. We've moved to Palm Springs but will be making a trip to LA for a check up--- that;s how good she is.Dwade O.8/24/2018
- My 7 year old French bulldog started to lose his vision suddenly. The primary vet suggested that we take him to see an opthamologist to figure out exactly what was going on. We took him to one locally and wasn't given a clear explanation. The doctor briefly examined our dog and told us our dog was blind as a bat and there was nothing we could do. He had no compassion and didn't have a plan to figure out what was going on. I knew I had to get a second opinion elsewhere. After browsing on Yelp, I found Dr. Park. I left a voicemail on Friday and received a call back the following week due to them being closed weekends. They were able to see us the following day. I drove about 1.5 hours there. After our visit with Dr. Park, I had hope that she would be able to help my dog. She was kind, compassionate, and throughly explained what was going on. We haven't figured out how my dog started to lose his vision, but she has him on a treatment plan. She took time to explain everything and I was able to be on a video zoom while my dog was being evaluated. Its hard going through this, but Dr. Park gave me hope again. We will be returning in two weeks for a follow up. I want to thank her and her staff for the service they provided. I highly recommend this place !!Michelle T.1/20/2022
- I have been coming here for a few years now and Dr. Park and staff are amazing. It's not easy dealing with your dogs eye issues but she is super knowledgeable yet explains to you in simple terms. Very friendly office. Yes it's expensive but so are specialists for humans.Aladdin S.6/01/2022
- Dr Farr is just wonderful !!! We have two Italian greyhounds our girl had a torn cornea and cloudy eye. She worked with us drops and checkups until it was healed . She did t believe in invasive procedure she is healthy and older . Dr Farr was right it healed took some time but worth it. They are all so professional and super nice and they take their time . We only will go there for our pets ! 100 percent the BEST !Marianne T.6/03/2019
- Can't be more thankful to have found Dr. park and her staff as they made this gut wrenching situation easier for me to handle and deal with.
The whole process was nothing but smooth sailing with my Shih Tzu having an unexpected allergic reaction to the Lidocaine but these guys provided stellar aftercare of him AND me (a typical hysterical freaking out mommie).
1. Their office is super clean, high tech and well stocked regardless of the size (which happens to be also located in a super cute location).
2. The doctor has an awesome demeanor that exudes her genuine love for animals, and explains everything thoroughly in plain English. She's gentle when handling your pet and very knowledgeable!
3. The staff are super friendly and personable (although my dog wasn't too fond of the tech after the procedure, but can you blame him?)
4. They're totally fair and honest with their prices and billing practices.
5. They were above and beyond my expectations in keeping communication easy since it didn't matter if it was weekend, holiday or outside of normal business hours!
Thank you Dr Park, Elias, and Melissa! You guys are the best!!Suzie K.1/23/2018 - I can't begin to thank doctor park enough for her amazing care with my sassy shihtzu.
Two weeks ago my dog developed what I thought was cataracts on his eye. Our primary vet suggested we see an eye specialist ASAP. With an extensive amount of research for the best care, I found doctor park via yelp. I emailed doctor park on a SUNDAY and she got back to immediately. She helped me schedule an appointment and answered all my questions to help prepare for my pups exam.
Day of exam : I arrived early for my appointment. Dr. Park came out to greet me personally and apologized for making me wait. (Even though I'm the one that came early,she still apologized for having me wait )
She is SOO patient, kind and knowledgeable. My dog is extremely rowdy when dealing with strangers. But she took her time to carefully examine him even when he was trying to eat her fingers.
Thank you doctor park !! You are amazing !!Lesly N.7/31/2017 - I took my senior dog to Dr. Park knowing that there would probably wasn't much in the way of improving his condition, but wanted to make sure he wasn't in any pain and thought it prudent to check if there was a way to preserve the sight in one of his eyes. I wish I had gone much sooner! Regular vets told me for years that my dog had issues with his eyes, but never mentioned any actions that could be taken to treat them or prevent further deterioration. So, if that is your situation, just make an appointment and get clear on what your options are. Dr. Park was very clear, professional, and efficient. The office is remarkably organized and clean. The office staff are informed and kind. I received a full report of everything that was discussed the very next day!!! This is proof of how serious this doctor is.Crys W.5/17/2019
- The staff here treated my dog with such care and kindness. Dr. Park also has a fun and kind personality, you can tell that she truly loves her job. She made everything easy for me to understand and explained the medications perfectly. I also appreciate the new COVID-19 procedures which included social distancing, wearing facemasks, contactless pay, and curbside pick up. Although it's a bit pricey, it is well worth it for the care your pet receives. My overall experience was great and I had no problems at all.Izzy V.7/01/2020
- I'm writing another review in regards to Dr. Park and her veterinary services. She is kind, thorough, and honest. Easton's surgery was quite fast. Also, Dr. Park is accommodating. We had to reschedule Easton's surgery once- almost twice - and both times she was very understanding.Megz S.5/30/2017