Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD
Alforque Optometry
1871350652Is Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD a Good Optometrist?
Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Woodland Hills. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any optometrist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Alforque's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general optometrist?
General optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and detect eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
When to see one: For routine eye exams, glasses or contacts, and vision changes.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Eye care in Woodland Hills, CA
Woodland Hills has 27 verified optometrists on EyeDoctorProof, with an average of about 16 years in practice, and 26 focused on optometrist. California optometrists are licensed and disciplined by the California State Board of Optometry, whose public record covers license status, board actions, citations.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
16
Avg in Woodland Hills
27
Optometrists in Woodland Hills
OD
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Alforque's license is active and unrestricted with the California board (link on this page).
- Ask whether the visit is a routine exam or a medical eye evaluation, and what it covers.
- Bring your current glasses or contacts, plus a list of medications and any family history of eye disease.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and whether dilation or extra imaging carries a separate fee.
- Mention symptoms like dryness, headaches, or screen strain so they can be addressed during the exam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD a licensed optometrist?
Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) credential and an NPI (1871350652) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California State Board of Optometry — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD?
Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average optometrist in Woodland Hills has about 16 years. There are 27 optometrists in Woodland Hills, including 26 with a optometrist focus.
Where is Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD located?
Dr. Carissa Alforque, OD practices at Alforque Optometry, 5601 DE SOTO AVE, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Phone: (833) 574-2273.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California State Board of Optometry, whose official record verifies license status, board actions, citations. Check Alforque's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Optometrist
- Credential
- OD
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/28/2024