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    Monterey Bay Eye Center
    (at Ryan Ranch)
    21 Upper Ragsdale, Suite 200
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Tel: 831.372.1500
    Fax: 831.655.6493
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  • Testimonials

    Thank you, Dr. Penrose. Cataract surgery was miraculous for me and has greatly improved my quality of life. The procedure is simple, recovery is fast and the results are amazing; coupled with a very professional and caring staff. Again, thank you. — Susan B. Thamer

    I've been a patient for years and have come to expect the excellent attention I received on this visit from Dr. Rosenblum.

    As ALWAYS, the Eye Center and Shohanna did outstanding jobs. The ladies behind the front desk were fun, helpful and very professional. — Malcolm Brown

    I am just crazy about the Restor lenses Dr. Rosenblum implanted. The distance vision is crystal clear; I can drive and thread my needles without glasses. I find myself using glasses only for my piano work which I simple; I simply leave the glasses next to the piano unless I am playing. I would recommend them to any patient; within 6 weeks I noticed no halos around lights or problems. Thank you for my successful surgery and great vision! — Judith Dudley

    Dr. Husted is terrific -- that's why our expectations are high -- and he meets them.

    Laura was her name and she is excellent--competent and caring, treats one like a patient and not as a customer.

    As a retired military ophthalmologist, COL (Ret) Husted's military background shows consistently - his values center on patient care first rather than profit through volume and cost cutting that patients experience with indebted board-certified doctors. This is also reflected in the careful choice of new partners (whom I have only occasionally seen but who have also been excellent) and in staff that is clearly superior to that in other private practices in the area. — MBEC patient

    Dr. Rosenblum was highly recommended to me and I will highly recommend him and all of the staff in his practice to others.

    The service was all one could ask for.

    Have been seeing Dr. Rosenblum for over a decade and very happy with his services. I've have moved to another city but still remain a patient of his.

    I found Brenda to be an excellent and friendly tech.

    Dr. Husted always takes time to answer all questions and never rushes through an appointment. Great bedside manner.

    LOVE Dr Penrose in that Doogie Howser kind of way! He is so sweet. I needed that sweet caring pep talk to get me back to me GP. I made an appointment the very next day. THANK YOU!!! — Caron Pearce

    Shohanna, Thank you for explaining the contact lens choices in such a simple way. I love the NEW contacts for my OLD eyes! I love the Monterey Bay Eye Center and will tell everyone I know this is the place to go. — Caron Pearce

    I want to thank you for accepting me as a new patient and performing cataract surgery, successfully, on both my eyes. It was comforting to see you at the surgery center before the procedure and after with complete instruction for postoperative care. Your staff is a credit to you. They are courteous, professional and mature. Thank you again. — Mella Dea Tocchet

    I am extremely pleased with Dr. Rosenblum. He was referred to my wife and I by Dr. Halpern and although I have only been in to see Dr. Rosenblum a couple of times, I feel very comfortable with him and comfortable with his professional and caring way of my annual examination.

    I was much impressed with the manner of the technician, Laura.

    I was called in for testing 5 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.

    Dr. Rosenblum made me feel more at ease with my diagnosis. Let me know I can call with any questions or concerns.

    I could not have asked for better treatment by every staff person who dealt with me. I was very impressed and satisfied.

    For anyone needing scar tissue laser surgery, I can only say my own experience was that it took Dr. Penrose about 5 to 10 minutes and I was on my way home. No after effects- on an eye that had clouded vision. It is now as clear as the other one with absolutely no pain what so ever. — Gertraud Fikes

    The nurse/technician did an excellent job of welcoming me to the office and she made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable which was important to me. She had an absolutely outstanding attitude and was very friendly to talk to-it made the whole process that much easier and enjoyable.

    Office staff is outstanding. Rachel is exceedingly courteous, helpful, and efficient.

    The staff took care of all my needs and went beyond my expectations by making sure I left the office with an appointment for Monday. I can't thank Dr. Penrose and staff enough!

    I was seen by Dr. Rosenblum yesterday, and the young lady who took care of me before being seen by Dr. Rosenblum was absolutely delightful. The technician put me at ease and was of great help, as well as the young lady at the front desk who helped me with directions and later scheduled me for another series of appointments. Thank you for having such a caring and wonderful friendly staff...of course Dr. Rosenblum is just the BEST! — Elaine Stanton, MBEC patient

    Dear MBEC: I've been wondering how I could adequately thank Dr. Rosenblum (his anesthesiologists & the MBEC Staff) for my new eyes - my incredible vision since the cataract surgery in June! I had no idea what dramatic, improved sight would mean. Grateful thanks to Dr. Rosenblum & MBEC. — Alexandra James, 7/16/11

    The staff is marvelous! And fun to talk with - even in a serious situation!! Never felt rushed and certainly given attention and listened to. Everything is taken care of immediately and everyone is extremely pleasant. I am very impressed!!

    Dr. Penrose was very accurate in the diagnosis for my eye problem. The prescription he gave me helped me completely with the eye discomfort I was having. Thank you.

    For someone calling at the last moment I would expect to be seen so quickly.

    Dr. Rosenblum was very thorough - I did not feel rushed and felt that if I had the need to discuss anything further he would have been willing to give me the time needed. I like his mannerism very much.

    Dr. Husted is the only provider I know who not only invited me to call him at home following surgery, but when I did call he was very reassuring. Most importantly, he didn't appear irritated at being disturbed outside of office hours. These are rare and honorable qualities.

    All of your staff members have been very pleasant, courteous, helpful and professional.

    Have been seeing Dr. Husted for years. My expectations are high, because I've always found him to be excellent: friendly, professional, kind, courteous. Unless he wants to make house calls, I don't know how he CAN exceed my expectations!

    The exit process is as important as intake process in an office. Very good experience. Some physicians' offices don't focus there. Also...Shohanna rocks!

    Laura, she is great and I love her bedside manner. Thank you for having her at Monterey Bay Eye Center with her personal touch. She makes you feel so comfortable and safe. Great job Laura, thank you for your personal touch. — Jennie White, MBEC patient

    Dr. Rosenblum was caring and HONEST. Both towards my need for a new prescription and need for cataract surgery. Both of which were placed on hold.

    I felt very well served and professionally well treated by knowledgeable and competent staff.

    Dr. Penrose was great! He also made me feel very welcomed and was willing and able to help my "eye situation" without hesitation. I am very grateful and appreciative to him and his staff! Thanks again!

    Walking into the office I felt that all the people in the front were polite and knew what they were doing if you asked questions on your first visit. The tech that I saw was very knowledgable about eyes. The doctor was great and this will be my eye care doctors office. — Barbara Ann Richardson

    Your staff is a credit to you. They are courteous, professional and mature. Thank you again. — Mella Dea Tocchet

    He told me he would watch for any further development of my cataracts. I feel safe when Dr. Rosenblum cares about it.

    Upon the recommendation of our family doctor, we met Dr. Philip Penrose. We are so happy with our recent cataract surgeries. From our first appointment to the "post-op" we were treated with care and understanding. Every question and concern were answered. We now recommend our friends and loved ones to Dr. Penrose. He's the best! — Arlene and Stanley Dedini (CrystaLens patients)

    Never have any of my doctors called me to verify my health / eyes conditions like Dr. Rosenblum has. He expresses concerns always.

    Even though we are moving to LA- for at least a year, I would not hesitate to return for my yearly exam to Dr.Rosenblum. His level of competence is beyond what I could hope to get elsewhere- thus I would make the drive. The whole team is top rate!

    I am very pleased to be a patient of Dr. Rosenblum's and thank him and the staff for all their assistance.

    I am grateful for Dr. Penrose's professional manner and his great sensitivity concerning a condition I been ignoring. I left his office with a great sense of relief.

    Dr. Rosenblum is the best eye doctor I have ever met. Very helpful, courteous and professional with a personal touch.

    Can really tell that team is focussed on patient. Not just one or two stars, but whole team effort. That makes the practice as a whole notable.

    Dr. Husted is a superb professional. I especially appreciate his friendly bedside manner, sense of humor, and strong dedication to ongoing professional development and being on top of the latest research and products.

    Dr. Rosenblum- Top notch I have recommended him and will continue to do so. I believe he has a sense of humor!

    I feel fortunate to have Dr. Rosenblum as my ophthalmologist.

    I found Celeste to be as thoughtful and thorough as possible. I really felt she was outstanding. I am treated just like a family member.

    LOVE Dr Penrose in that Doogie Howser kind of way! He is so sweet. I needed that sweet caring pep talk to get me back to me GP. I made an appointment the very next day. THANK YOU!!! — Caron Pearce

Meet The Doctors

Roger C. Husted, M.D.

Ophthalmologist Monterey |  Dr Roger C. Husted MD | SalinasRoger Clark Husted, M.D. has been practicing on the Monterey Peninsula since 1975, where he served as Chief of Ophthalmology at the Silas B. Hays Army Community Hospital until 1990. He then entered private practice in 1991 and expanded to the Salinas facility in 1998. Dr. Husted is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.

In addition to his practice duties, Dr. Husted also holds academic appointments as an Associate Clinical Professor at California Pacific Medical Center, where he has taught young doctors since 1979. Dr. Husted is also an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Husted received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 1970. He completed his rotating internship, as well as residencies in pathology and ophthalmology at the Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco. In addition to his required training, Dr. Husted also completed a fellowship in diseases of the retina through the Pacific Medical Center.

As an active member of the ophthalmology community, Dr. Husted is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Ophthalmology and the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. His work has also appeared several publications throughout his practice history.


Leland H. Rosenblum, M.D.

Ophthalmologist Monterey | Dr. Leland H. Rosenblum MD | SalinasLeland H. Rosenblum, MD has been practicing Ophthalmology in Monterey County since 1994. A third generation physician and San Francisco native, Dr. Rosenblum graduated magna cum laude from Brown University. He completed medical school at the University of California, San Francisco and received his specialty training in ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He is passionate about helping people with eye disease and improving vision.

Dr. Rosenblum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Academy of Ophthalmology. His clinical interests include small incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, refractive surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He was the first ophthalmologist in Monterey County to implant the ReSTORĀ® intraocular lens. In 2008 he was voted best ophthalmologist by the Carmel Pinecone readers.

Dr. Rosenblum’s past and current teaching appointments and professional affiliations include:

  • California Academy of Ophthalmology, Board of Directors, 2000 – present
  • Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1992 – present
  • California Medical Association, 1991 – present
  • Monterey County Medical Society, 1995 – present
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Natividad Medical Center, 2001 – present
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, California Pacific Medical Center, 1996-2002
  • President, Barkan Association, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 1997-1998
  • Vice President, Barkan Association, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 1996-1997

Leland Rosenblum, MD is on active medical staff at both Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and at Natividad Medical Center. He sees patients at two state of the art vision facilities: Monterey Bay Eye Center at 880 Cass Street, Suite 105 Ryan Ranch, Monterey and Leland H. Rosenblum, MD at 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 400, Suite 103 in Salinas. Appointments can be scheduled at the Salinas office at 831-424-1150.


Philip J. Penrose, M.D.

Ophthalmologist Monterey |  Dr. Philip J. Penrose MD | SalinasPhilip J. Penrose, M.D. specializes in the newest techniques in cataract and refractive surgery, including LASIK. His other clinical interests include the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and diabetes. Dr. Penrose received his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University and attended medical school at the University of Colorado. He then completed his specialty training in ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

Dr. Penrose is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has an academic affiliation with California Pacific Medical Center training ophthalmology residents in the principles and techniques of ophthalmic surgery.

Bilingual in Spanish, he has a specific interest in international service and recently spent time in an under served area of Guatemala performing cataract surgeries. Dr. Penrose believes that such philanthropic ventures are important to spreading the prosperity and opportunity available in America to those in less fortunate areas.

Dr. Penrose also sees patients at 880 Cass Street, Suite 105. Appointments can be scheduled through Meredith at (831) 373-0183.