Dr. Justin Hellman, Oculoplastic Surgeon in San Luis Obispo

Dr. Justin Hellman is a distinguished oculoplastic surgeon renowned for his exceptional skill and dedication, with a remarkable record of performing nearly 900 eyelid surgeries annually. He began his education at UC Berkeley, receiving a degree in music. After a short but successful music career he completed a post-baccalaureate program at Mills College and went on to receive a full scholarship at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He studied ophthalmology for three years at UC Davis.

Distinguishing himself further, Dr. Hellman pursued specialized fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery at the esteemed Beaumont Eye Institute. Notably, he stands as one of only two doctors in San Luis Obispo County with specialized fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Hellman is a performing musician and an active composer. He recently released an album of string quartets and has been performing all over California with The Great Divide. He also coaches baseball and basketball for his two sons and loves seeing live music, spending time at the beach, and hiking with his wife Gina.