
Dr. Farzad Yaghouti, MD
Refractive Surgeon
8989 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
At a glance
4.72 stars (43 reviews)
94% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 20 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, EyeMed, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Southern California, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Global Laser Vision
4.72
43 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.3
Recent reviews
Very friendly and professional staff. Dr. Yaghouti was thorough, kind and helpful.
Will be recommending to family and friends.
May 31, 2019Jessica H.Verified patient
Dr. Yaghouti was wonderful! Through my appointment he maintained professionalism while also being friendly and conversational. He provided reassurance needed regarding some information I received, and also made some helpful suggestions for my eye care at work. The staff at the front desk were quick to reach out to me via phone, and as soon as I arrived they helped me right away.
February 20, 2019Initials hidden
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
EyeMed
Popular visit reasons
Botox Treatment
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Keratoconus
Refractive Surgery Consultation
Retinal Detachment
Botox Treatment
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
More about Dr. Farzad Yaghouti, MD
Dr. Yaghouti is a leading corneal and refractive surgery specialist educating eye surgeons from all over the world about the most recent advances in refractive surgery. He is proud to have been the choice of fellow physicians and their wives when seeking a specialist in the area of laser vision correction.
A Phi Beta Kappa high honors graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Yaghouti received his medical degree with distinction from the University of Southern California. He was a resident and chief resident of ophthalmology at Georgetown University Medical Center where he performed his first refractive procedure in 1995. He was one of only a handful of ophthalmologists who has completed a formal two year fellowship specializing in Refractive Surgery, Cornea and External Eye disease at the renowned Harvard Medical School. In fact he is the only certified refractive surgery specialist from Harvard Medical School in the state of California. Following his fellowship, Dr. Yaghouti joined the Laser Eye Center where he acted as the chief surgeon and performed thousands of laser vision correction procedures. Later, he became the president and the medical director of Global Laser Vision.
Dr. Yaghouti is a board-certified diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has certifications in: Nidek PRK, VISX PRK H-PRK, and PRKa, Summit Technology PRK and PRKa, Chiron Vision C-LASLK, and Microtech Moria LASIK. He has earned prestigious scholarships and fellowships for academic achievements and ophthalmology research and won numerous awards for excellence in ophthalmology including Patient's Choice award, America's Top Ophthalmology award, Best Lasik Surgeon in San Diego award, Physicians Dedicated to the Health of America award, and Top Doc's award.
Dr. Yaghouti has conducted numerous research projects in the field of cornea and refractive surgery and has written and published many articles in these areas. He has lectured and presented various significant research papers on advances in cornea and refractive surgery at national ophthalmology meetings. Furthermore, he has been distinguished for the design and development of many instruments and software used today in refractive and ophthalmic surgeries.
Dr. Yaghouti is a dedicated member to a variety of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and International Society of Online Ophthalmologists.
At Global Laser Vision, Dr. Yaghouti has been able to apply his skills to treating a wide range of eye disorders. His practice specializes in LASIK, Excimer Laser PRK and PTK, Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy, clear lens extraction, corneal transplants, no-stitch cataract surgery, pterygium excision, general eye examinations, and prescribing contact lens and glasses. To date, Dr. Yaghouti has performed well over 70,000 laser and refractive surgical procedures and hundreds of pterygium surgeries.
In his leisure time, Dr. Yaghouti enjoys playing racquetball, painting, and swimming. In his opinion, the most fascinating aspect of ophthalmology is the new technology, patient care and the amazing ability to restore eyesight.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Southern California, Doctor of Medicine
Harvard University, Fellowship in Refractive Surgery, Cornea and External Eye Disease
Georgetown University, Residency in Ophthalmology
Practice
Global Laser Vision
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
Patient's Choice Award
America's Top Ophthalmologists
Best Lasik Surgeon in San Diego
Physicians Dedicated to the Health of America
Top Docs
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1568633444
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.72
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
4.88
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43 reviews
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I would highly recommend Global Laser Vision. I recieved a thorough eye exam and the doctors and staff were so friendly.
More than 1 year agoHS
Excellent. I felt very comfortable wih the doctors and the staff. They are very professional and personable.
More than 1 year agoSergio A.Verified patient
Most thorough eye exam I've ever had. Extremely competent doctor. Highly recommend. Very nice staff.
August 27, 2013Kristen M.Verified patient
New to the area. They helped me out with my new insurance and set everything up. Fast and easy.
January 27, 2013Tyler W.Verified patient
Doctor Yaghouti was very nice intelligent very comfortable all thru the process...
November 7, 2013George P.Verified patient
Excellent! I got exactly what I expected and wanted. What more can I ask for!!!
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Everyone was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend the office.
More than 1 year agoRebecca W.Verified patient
It was simple, easy, and fast but everything was explained well to me.
August 17, 2015Elizabeth M.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable, great doctor!
November 18, 2019Sonia S.Verified patient
Very friendly and professional staff. Dr. Yaghouti was thorough, kind and helpful.
Will be recommending to family and friends.
May 31, 2019Jessica H.Verified patient
Dr. Yaghouti was wonderful! Through my appointment he maintained professionalism while also being friendly and conversational. He provided reassurance needed regarding some information I received, and also made some helpful suggestions for my eye care at work. The staff at the front desk were quick to reach out to me via phone, and as soon as I arrived they helped me right away.
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Everybody in the office was amazing and super sweet! One of the receptionist named Brian was so funny and cares so much about all the patients it's amazing! Everybody there is the same but Brian really kept me laughing the entire time and talk about hard-working! He tries to make sure that he doesn't give you information unless he knows that it is absolutely certain to be true! If Brian says so, it's so!
July 20, 2017Laura S.Verified patient
All professional staff, beautiful offices
February 3, 2017Andrea C.Verified patient
Excellent patient listening skills!
November 16, 2016Nazanine G.Verified patient
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November 20, 2014Essam A.Verified patient
Doctor was good but the entire appointment took almost 3 hours! I pre filled my info from the web form but they asked me again to do it on paper (3:30pm). At 5:45pm they were still trying to get info from the insurance that at that point was closed.
March 1, 2014Sofia D.Verified patient
Dr. Yaghouti and his staff have been wonderful. They took their time providing me with excellent service before, during, and after my surgery. I love my new vision!
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What practice does Dr. Farzad Yaghouti work with?
Dr. Farzad Yaghouti works with Global Laser Vision.
Where is Dr. Farzad Yaghouti's office located?
Dr. Farzad Yaghouti's office is located at 8989 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farzad Yaghouti have?
Dr. Farzad Yaghouti is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Farzad Yaghouti?
Dr. Farzad Yaghouti frequently sees patients for Botox Treatment, Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Farzad Yaghouti on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Farzad Yaghouti speak?
Dr. Farzad Yaghouti speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Farzad Yaghouti in reviews?
43 patients have reviewed Dr. Farzad Yaghouti. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.72/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.32/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.