Dr. Kurtbay is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley Optometry school. He is a board-certified therapeutic optometrist in the treatment of infectious eye diseases and an expert in optical lenses and frames.
Dr. Kurtbay also has Bachelor Degrees in Microbiology, Immunology, and Vision Sciences from U.C Berkeley where he did research projects in corneal eye conditions, cell biology, and developmental neurobiology.
He was an active board member of the San Francisco Optometric Society and is a current member of the San Francisco Optometric Society (SFOS), the California Optometric Association (COA), and the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr. Kurtbay is fluent in English and Turkish.
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Everyone in the office is professional and courteous. Appointment does not feel rushed and is thorough. Thank you Dr. Kurtbay, Liz, and Noah for a great visit.
"IJ
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Dr. Kurtbay was wonderful with our 9-year old son. He made him feel comfortable during his first eye evaluation. He took the time to review the findings and recommendations with us. We recommend Dr. Kurtbay and his office for the whole family!
"PC
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My first visit to Dr. Kurtbay's optometry was a lovely, professional experience. I can't wait for my new designer French frames to arrive! Then I'll attach photos.
"KF
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I have been a patient of Dr. Kurtbay for over 15 years, and there is a very clear reason for that incredible loyalty. Every single visit, without exception, is a perfect blend of professional expertise and genuinely friendly service. The entire team is exceptionally thorough, ensuring I always feel informed and well-cared for. If you're looking for an optometrist you can trust for the long haul, this is the place. Highly recommend!
"MC
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I have been to many optometrist’s over the years and never before have I felt so thoroughly examined and taken care of.
"RA
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What a personable, family operation. Warms my heart to still see a family business thriving. Great selection of frames and legendary hospitality
"MB
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I was visiting San Francisco at the end of March, and had a screw fall out of my prescription Persol sunglasses. I found Dr. Kurtbay's store by accident. Not only did Dr. Kurtbay install a new screw to fix my sunglasses, but he tightened all of the others, adjusted the nose pieces and cleaned the lenses - within a few minutes - for .00. This is amazing service for someone who isn't even a client or regular customer. The office staff members were also extremely efficient and friendly. Dr. Kurtbay really went the extra mile to help me out, and I'm very appreciative.
"EW
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This is an excellent family-owned business with transparent pricing, stylish selection of frames, and friendly, helpful staff. It's so nice to experience healthcare that is simple and straightforward for the patient. I saw Dr. Timur Kurtbay, who did a great job with my exam.
"SK
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Everyone in our family has been seeing Dr. Kurtbay for decades. We have multi generational appreciation and loyalty for this multigenerational family practice. They are a perfect combination of professional and personable, and we all look and feel great in our eye wear. Highly recommend, this is a gem of a practice in our community.
"SW