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Roxana Y. Godiwalla, DO

Specialties

  • Cataracts
  • Cornea
  • General Ophthalmology

Office Locations

Acuity Eye Group - La Jolla
9850 Genesee Ave
Suite 310
La Jolla, CA 92037
858.457.3010

Acuity Eye Group - La Mesa (Grossmont)
5565 Grossmont Center Drive
Building 3, Suite 551
La Mesa, CA 91942
619.465.2020

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Dr. Roxana Y. Godiwalla is a board-eligible ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training
in cornea and external diseases, Dr. Godiwalla brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and
dedication to comprehensive eye care. Her clinical expertise includes cataract surgery, anterior
segment and ocular surface disease management, and corneal transplantation.

Dr. Godiwalla earned her medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic
Medicine after studying Spanish Literature and Biology at the University of Wisconsin. She
completed her internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego, where she was honored as
Transitional Intern of the Year, and her ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of
Wisconsin. She then completed a prestigious fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases at
the UCLA Doheny Eye Institute.

Before her career in ophthalmology, Dr. Godiwalla served with distinction as a Naval
Physician, supporting multiple Marine Corps units and participating in humanitarian missions
around the world. Her military service earned her several commendations, and she contributed
to executive leadership in Navy Medicine at Camp Pendleton.

Dr. Godiwalla is known for her patient-centered approach, focusing on clear communication
and personalized care. She is passionate about helping patients understand their eye health
and guiding them through their treatment options with empathy and precision.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Godiwalla is also an avid traveler and enjoys surfing,
spending time with her dogs, and being with her family.

We are excited to have Dr. Godiwalla join our team and look forward to the exceptional care
she will provide to our patients and communities.

Education

  • Undergrad: University of Wisconsin
  • Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Internship: Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Fellowship: UCLA Doheny Eye Institute

Professional Affiliations and Awards

  • Navy Veteran
  • Transitional Intern of the Year at Navy Medical Center San Diego
  • Journal Club Committee Chair at Navy Medical Center San Diego
  • Navy and Marine Core Commendation Medals
  • Executive Medical Committee member for Navy Medicine at Camp Pendleton

Personal Hobbies

  • Spending time with her family and dogs
  • Surfing
  • Traveling

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish