Our satisfied customers make us one of the most Preferred Providers in laser vision correction. In addition, feel confident knowing that our independent surgeons — are some the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the country. Please review your store location details, then register online or call 1-877-274-1797 for your FREE LASIK Evaluation.
San Diego (El Cajon)
680 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 202 (The LASIK Vision Institute)
El Cajon, CA 92020
Local Phone Number: 619-593-7284
Toll Free Appointment Number: 1-877-274-1797
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
Dr. John Kownacki, M.D.
John J. Kownacki, M.D. is a highly skilled and experienced eye surgeon. Dr. Kownacki received his M.D. degree and performed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was the Chief Ophthalmologist for the Air Force at Davis- Monthan AFB. He has performed studies in the field of refractive surgery and practices the latest technologies using the most up-to-date equipment.
He was certified on the first excimer laser approved in the U.S. in 1995, is now certified on the latest wavefront excimer lasers, and has performed more than 25,000 LASIK procedures. He was the first surgeon in California to perform the newest FDA approved Custom Ablation treatment. He is so confident in the LASIK procedure that he has had LASIK himself, and performed LASIK on his wife, father, mother, brothers and father-in-law. You will not find another surgeon more committed to providing his patients the best that modern medicine has to offer.
Licensure and Board Certification:
Licensed in California, Arizona, and Missouri
1994, Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology
1990, National Board of Medical Examiners
Other Professional Positions & Major Appointments:
1990-1993 Chief Ophthalmologist, USAF
Awards & Honors:
1997, Air Force Commendation Medal
1995, Air Force Achievement Medal
1993, F. Jerald Harrison Award: faculty award for most outstanding ophthalmology resident, St. Louis University
(Lasik vision correction performed in this state is under the name The Lasik Vision Institute of the West Medical Group.)
