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Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD

Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Rafael, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Najafi-Tagol has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1995. She is affiliated with Marinhealth Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

10 Paul Dr San Rafael, CA 94903
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Najafi-Tagol specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Najafi-Tagol's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Najafi-Tagol

4.2
25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
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3 star
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
16%
16%

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Not a good practice any more
Have seen Dr Najafi for many years, but in the past year or so, service had completely deteriorated. Office staff are rude; endless forms need to be completed on every visit, and they now require a credit card on file (first I have ever experienced that with any doctor). She also passes patients off to another doctor who seems frenzied and wasn't paying any attention.I think she is still an excellent doctor but something has gone wrong with her practice, including a move to an industrial area of San Rafael
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 31, 2024
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My office visit for Glaucoma
Telehealth
The office staff is very rude and resentful; they treated me like an enemy, and anything I said was turned against me.I never before had such a bad experience with a doctor's office in my 90 years.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Erica Blatt Harkins – Apr 21, 2024
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Physician and Surgeon Kathryn Najafi earned my trust and confidence beginning with the first visit. Her team of technical assistants were equally impressive. They were especially attentive in taking COOVID 19 precautions. Had cataract surgery on both eyes two weeks apart. No discomfort with either eye following surgery. As the old song goes, "I can see clearly now...".
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Barry Raymond Ansell – Jan 26, 2021
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Everyone at the office are friendly and professional. They explained the entire process so that I was able to understand and feel comfortable. Dr. Najafi is a great doctor and I highly recommend her to my friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Aug 14, 2018
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A very easy and comfortable procedure; i felt as though i had given a chance to lie down and have a little rest and get up and go, ha ha. Scheduling: top marks for sure for the scheduler who always returned calls, and assisted with any questions. I think some return calls may have been after the scheduler's day.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Anonymous A. – Aug 13, 2018
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Najafi and her team. I am very pleased with the result and would recommend Dr. Najafi very highly. Thank you!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2018
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Great experience with Dr Najafi-Tagol. Excellent recovery and outcome. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 09, 2018
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I've been coming to Dr. Najafi-Tagol's office since I was a kid and have always had the best experience! They have always had such a kind and friendly staff-- which is priceless. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2018
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they are fantastic and i feel i am getting the best care for my eyes. i am very confortable with every visit
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2018
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I had cataract surgery 10 days ago. It was so easy - quick and painless. The worst part were the many drops several times a day. Vision is great.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2018
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Best Doctor ever
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2018
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Dr. Najafi's attention to detail, warm, caring manner and level of expertise has given me full confidence in her and her staff. I recently had cataract surgery - both eyes, and am now seeing better than I have in my lifetime. Dr. Najafi has performed numerous sight-saving procedures on me, and I can't recommend her strongly enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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San Rafael, CA – Dec 22, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Najafi for years. She is extremely knowledgeable as a doctor not only in Ophthalmology but general medicine. katy shows a lot of love for all her patients. Unlike my general practitioner that hardly spend any time with me, she spends as much time as I need. Katy is also the co-inventor of the leading product for Blepharitis. I cannot say enough about her. I totally trust her diagnosis and opinion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly in Novato, CA – Jun 14, 2017
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I went in for Chronic Dry Eyes.She offered a machine that "might " help LipiFlow.Completely useless and her assistant didn't know how to use it.$1750!!!!! Don't feel desperate enough to let them do it to you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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MELANIE in San Anselmo, CA – Mar 26, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Najafi is a specialist in geriatric vision care, which includes treating cataracts and glaucoma. She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Doheny Eye Institute and is an expert at managing glaucoma through medications and/or surgical techniques....read more

biography

Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol is board certified "American Board of Ophthalmology". She has been practicing Opthalmology for 13 years .
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office10 Paul Dr San Rafael, CA 94903
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Marinhealth Rheumatology4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 200A San Rafael, CA 94903
2

Practice

Marin General Hospital250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae, CA 94904
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd
    Greenbrae, CA 94904
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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