Maria Govorkova, MD
Ophthalmology

4.6 out of 5,
El Camino Health Medical Network
Accepting new patients
Dr. Maria Govorkova is a board-certified ophthalmologist who treats the full spectrum of eye conditions. She specializes in cataract surgery, pterygium surgery and eyelid surgery.
"I am very passionate about preserving and restoring people's sight, which has such a profound impact on a person's quality of life. I dedicated my life to help people with vision problems, and the most rewarding thing for me is to see my patients thriving and enjoying what they love," she says.
In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Govorkova holds a PhD in neuro-ophthalmology and was honored with the Merrill Reeh Pathology Award for outstanding contribution to the field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She's also a three-time winner of the Erdbrink Award for best resident research. Dr. Govorkova holds a patent for a method of preventing optic atrophy in closed craniocerebral trauma and has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals related to her research.
Outside her practice, Dr. Govorkova enjoys spending time with her family, reading, swimming, hiking, skiing and traveling.
"I am very passionate about preserving and restoring people's sight, which has such a profound impact on a person's quality of life. I dedicated my life to help people with vision problems, and the most rewarding thing for me is to see my patients thriving and enjoying what they love," she says.
In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Govorkova holds a PhD in neuro-ophthalmology and was honored with the Merrill Reeh Pathology Award for outstanding contribution to the field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She's also a three-time winner of the Erdbrink Award for best resident research. Dr. Govorkova holds a patent for a method of preventing optic atrophy in closed craniocerebral trauma and has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals related to her research.
Outside her practice, Dr. Govorkova enjoys spending time with her family, reading, swimming, hiking, skiing and traveling.

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Gender
Female
Languages
English
Russian
Education and Board Certifications
Rostov State Medical University
Medical School
California Pacific Medical Center
Residency, Surgery - Ophthalmology
Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital
Internship, Internal Medicine
Certifications
Ophthalmology
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The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.6 out of 5
324 ratings,
14 reviews
1/18/2025
Very good
1/11/2025
Dr.Govorkova treated me as if I was her relative or friend !!!
10/11/2024
Very good
10/7/2024
Excellent treatment
9/24/2024
Dr Govorkova and Ines were both great as usual
9/22/2024
Satisfactory
8/25/2024
The provider is awesome , kind and sweet. She is very kind too.
8/18/2024
Great. Informative
8/15/2024
Very good
7/21/2024
Wow
7/14/2024
Patient and kind
5/14/2024
Dr.Govorkova is a terrific doctor. I have nothing but good things to say about her. I'm grateful when I need an eye doctor in short notice I was able to get her.
5/5/2024
Excellent treatment by everyone
3/3/2024
The care provider was very helpful. She explained everything from the test results and answered all my questions/concerns.
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Ophthalmology McKee
227 N Jackson Ave, Ste 100 San Jose, CA 95116