Background

Dr. John Robert O’Fee is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Hospitalist at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC as a Dean’s Research Scholar and completed residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Departmental Honors from UCLA and has authored multiple refereed journal articles focusing on ocular oncology and retinal pathology. He is licensed by the Medical Board of California and holds a DEA Controlled Substance License.

Services Offered:

Dr. O’Fee’s academic and clinical interests are heavily rooted in medical research and complex pathology:

  • Ocular Oncology and Retinal Health: Extensive research into retinoblastoma treatment, retinal toxicity, and diabetic macular edema.
  • Clinical Data Analysis: Investigating clinical factors associated with glaucoma and agerelated macular degeneration through database analysis.
  • Medical Education: Researching factors that influence ophthalmology trainees to pursue specialized fellowships and academic faculty positions.
  • Infectious Disease Response: Analyzing adverse events and clinical responses following COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Commitment to timely and thorough report delivery
  • Easy scheduling with quick appointment availability
  • Comprehensive medical evaluations and detailed reports tailored to meet legal needs

Dr. O’Fee completed his comprehensive medical education and residency in Southern California:

  • Categorical Internal Medicine Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA (2022–2025).
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA (2017– 2022).
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in MCDB (Minor in Biomedical Research): University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA (2014–2016).
  • Undergraduate Studies (Biology): University of California, Riverside (UCR), Riverside, CA (2012–2014)

Dr. O’Fee maintains active clinical practice and board certification:

  • Hospitalist: XIMED, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, CA (September 2025– Current).
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certified in Internal Medicine (2025).
  • Research Fellowships: Previously held research fellowships at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Division of Hematology-Oncology and the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
  • Medical Licensure: Licensed Physician and Surgeon by the Medical Board of California since 2023.