About Dr. Ashkan Pirouz
Dr. Pirouz is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases with particular emphasis on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, complex retinal tears and detachments, floaters, ocular inflammation, macular holes, macular puckers, pediatric retinal diseases, retinopathy of prematurity, and inherited diseases of the retina.
Dr. Pirouz received his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a special interest in molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he graduated with the highest honor as a Summa Cum Laude. He then obtained his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He then returned back home to California and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Gaven Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine where he served as the chief resident. Dr. Pirouz then completed his subspecialty vitreoretinal fellowship at the Shiley Eye Center at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Pirouz has an extensive background in retinal research and has authored numerous papers in the peer-reviewed ophthalmology literature. Dr. Pirouz is the principal investigator of many landmark international clinical trials providing access to many cutting-edge therapeutic options to his patients suffering from various blinding diseases.
Dr. Pirouz is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of societies including the American Society of Retina Specialists and Orange County Society of Ophthalmology. He holds hospital affiliations at many local facilities, including St. Jude Medical Center, Children Hospital Orange County (CHOC), Anaheim Memorial Regional Medical Center, and Los Alamitos Medical Center.
In his spare time, Dr. Pirouz enjoys spending time with his wife Shiva (a dentist) and three children.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Retinal detachment
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Office locations
Retina Consultants of Orange County (1 of 4)
1135 S Sunset Ave, Ste 407, West Covina, CA 91790
Retina Consultants of Orange County (2 of 4)
3771 Katella Ave, Ste 208, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Retina Consultants of Orange County (3 of 4)
301 W Bastanchury Rd, #285, Fullerton, CA 92835
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Anaheim Memorial Medical Center
- Saint Jude Medical Center
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Johns Hopkins University, Doctor of Medicine
- University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor’s)
- University of California, Irvine, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Residency in Ophthalmology
- University of California, San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute, Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous
Professional memberships
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Orange County Society of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Kuo IC, Broman A, Pirouzmanesh A, Melia M. Is there an association between diabetes and keratoconus Ophthalmology. 2006 Feb;113(2):184-90. Epub 2005 Dec 20. PubMed PMID: 16368147.
- Ain MC, Shirley ED, Pirouzmanesh A, Skolasky RL, Leet AI. Genu varum in achondroplasia. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 May-Jun;26(3):375-9. PubMed PMID: 16670552.
- Ain MC, Shirley ED, Pirouzmanesh A, Hariri A, Carson BS. Postlaminectomy kyphosis in the skeletally immature achondroplast. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2006 Jan 15;31(2):197-201. PubMed PMID: 16418640.
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1942489356
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Dr. Ashkan Pirouz is affiliated with Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, Saint Jude Medical Center, and Children's Hospital of Orange County.
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Dr. Ashkan Pirouz works with Retina Consultants of Orange County.
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Dr. Ashkan Pirouz has 4 office locations, including in Fullerton, Los Alamitos, West Covina, and Whittier, view full addresses on Dr. Pirouz's profile.
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Dr. Ashkan Pirouz is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What languages does Dr. Ashkan Pirouz speak?
Dr. Ashkan Pirouz speaks English.