Becker's Healthcare November 3, 2025
Patsy Newitt

Myrtletown, Calif.-based North Coast Ophthalmology and Humboldt Physicians Surgery and Laser Center will permanently close in February as both ophthalmologists are set to retire, Times Standard reported Oct. 31.

The practice, which provides eye surgeries, intravitreal injections and treatment for glaucoma and cataracts, has been unable to recruit new physicians despite years of effort.

“We have been actively seeking another physician to join our practice for several years. Despite investing a significant amount of time and resources, our efforts have been fruitless,” according to a letter to patients posted on the practice’s social media.

The group has spent about seven years searching for a replacement, posting multiple calls on social media warning that...

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