Dr. Courtney Ching, OD
Ching Optometry
1023853389Is Dr. Courtney Ching, OD a Good Optometrist?
Dr. Courtney Ching, OD has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Santa Barbara. 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 Ching'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 Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara has 42 verified optometrists on EyeDoctorProof, with an average of about 15 years in practice, and 37 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
15
Avg in Santa Barbara
42
Optometrists in Santa Barbara
OD
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ching'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. Courtney Ching, OD a licensed optometrist?
Dr. Courtney Ching, OD holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) credential and an NPI (1023853389) 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. Courtney Ching, OD?
Dr. Courtney Ching, OD has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average optometrist in Santa Barbara has about 15 years. There are 42 optometrists in Santa Barbara, including 37 with a optometrist focus.
Where is Dr. Courtney Ching, OD located?
Dr. Courtney Ching, OD practices at Ching Optometry, 3916 STATE ST STE 1C, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 681-8980.
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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 Ching's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Optometrist
- Credential
- OD
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/28/2024