Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar, MD
Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
421.5 mi · 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1104, Silver Spring, MD 20910
At a glance
Accepts 20 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Southern California
Works at The Retina Group of Washington
2 office locations
Affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
and MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Office locations
1
1.
The Retina Group of Washington
409.8 mi · 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1104, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
2
2.
The Retina Group of Washington
421.5 mi · 9131 Piscataway Rd, Suite 500, Clinton, MD, 20735
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Glaucoma
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Glaucoma
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
More about Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar, MD
Dr. Khanifar received a Bachelor of Engineering degree with honors at Vanderbilt University and subsequently graduated from the University of Southern California where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. He continued his post-doctoral training with an internship in internal medicine at the Los Angeles County General Hospital, University of Southern California Medical Center, a residency in ophthalmology at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, a fellowship in medical retina and research at the Duke Eye Center, and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He also earned a Certificate in Clinical
Investigation from the Clinical & Translational Science Center at Weill Cornell Medical College through a NIH-sponsored K30 award.
Dr. Khanifar is licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of national and international professional societies and organizations and is conversant in Spanish.
He has been honored throughout his career and has research interests in retinal imaging and age-related macular degeneration. He is an active presenter at national and international meetings and has authored a number of articles, book chapters, and other works. He serves as a reviewer for the journals Retina and Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Southern California
Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Residency in Ophthalmology
Duke Eye Center, Fellowship in Medical Retina Research
Weill Cornell Medical College, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical College (Clinical Investigation)
Practice
The Retina Group of Washington
Affiliation
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1053327445
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.25
Bedside manner
4.50
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August 7, 2012Aysha M.Verified patient
September 2, 2011DF
September 2, 2011HP
September 2, 2011PS
Which hospital is Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar affiliated with?
Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
What practice does Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar work with?
Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar works with The Retina Group of Washington.
Where is Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar's office located?
Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar has 2 office locations, including in Clinton and Silver Spring, view full addresses on Dr. Khanifar's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar have?
Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What languages does Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar speak?
Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 4.5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.25/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.