Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Ophthalmologist
816.5 mi · 6739 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33542
At a glance
4.17 stars (6 reviews)
83% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 32 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision, EyeMed, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Vanderbilt University
Works at The Eye Clinic of Florida
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Davis Vision
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Davis Vision
EyeMed
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
Glaucoma surgery
More about Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Dr. Mahootchi is a board certified Ophthalmologist and the Medical Director of The Eye Clinic of Florida.
He treats both medical and surgical problems of the eye and eye lids.
A Tampa Tribune reader's poll has ranked him as Pasco's Best Eye Surgeon for last 2 years.
PatientsChoice.org has recognized him as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors for 3 years in a row. He again won the Patient's Choice award 5 years in row this year. Both awards are given to less than 3% of doctors and based on patient voting.
He was born in Carbondale, Illinois and grew up in West Tennessee. He attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. His Internship in Internal Medicine and Residency in Ophthalmology were also at Vanderbilt. Dr. Mahootchi had the highest academic scholarships to both college and medical school.
He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and participates in the Maintenance of Certification program every 10 years.
He has practiced as an eye surgeon in Zephyrhills since 1997. He has performed over 12,000 eye surgeries. Thousands locally have trusted him with their eye care. Dr. Mahootchi is one of the most experienced cataract eye surgeons in the country with lens implants that correct astigmatism. He was Zephyrhills' first certified Crystalens eye surgeon and is the most experienced ophthalmologist who performs LASIK and CK in the area.
He also treats patients with cosmetic lid problems who wish to improve their appearance (lid lifts). Dr. Mahootchi also sees patients with tearing and eyelid problems, eyelid tumors and eyelid trauma.
Dr. Mahootchi has a special interest in treating and preventing vision loss for those with diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Contact The Eye Clinic of Florida for a Free Vision or Cataract Screening today.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Vanderbilt University
Practice
The Eye Clinic of Florida
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1043218118
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.17
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.40
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What practice does Dr. Ahad Mahootchi work with?
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi works with The Eye Clinic of Florida.
Where is Dr. Ahad Mahootchi's office located?
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi's office is located at 6739 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33542.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ahad Mahootchi have?
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ahad Mahootchi?
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ahad Mahootchi on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ahad Mahootchi speak?
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Ahad Mahootchi in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Dr. Ahad Mahootchi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.17/5. They have a 4.4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.