Dr. Hossein Ameri, MD
Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
625 S Fair Oaks Ave, Ste 400, Pasadena, CA 91105
At a glance
4.84 stars (31 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 43 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Works at Keck Medicine of USC - Ophthalmology
2 office locations
Affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC
and USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Office locations
1
1.
Keck Medicine of USC - Pasadena
625 S Fair Oaks Ave, Ste 400, Pasadena, CA, 91105
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Keck Medicine of USC - Health Sciences Campus
1450 San Pablo St, Ste 4400, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
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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.
Cataract
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
More about Dr. Hossein Ameri, MD
Hossein Ameri MD PhD FRCSI MRCOphth graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences then served as a physician and director of health network earning provincial Physician of the Year. He received his Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery training in Ireland earning FRCSI from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and MRCOphth from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London. While In Ireland he was also an official lecturer at University College Cork and was a founding member of the Irish retinal prosthesis group. Dr. Ameri completed his internship in general surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and moved to Texas for his Ophthalmology Residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. During his Ophthalmology Residency he earned a PhD in neuroscience at the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Ameri obtained additional fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute. During his time at USC Department of Ophthalmology Institute in Los Angeles he also pursued research on retinal prosthesis where he became an Assistant Professor of Research Ophthalmology. He was involved in preclinical studies of Argus II and the development of wide-field retinal prostheses. In addition he produced quality research on retinal vascular disease retinal angiogenesis and ocular ultrasound. An accomplished researcher he holds a number of U.S. patents on retinal prostheses and other devices.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Residency in Ophthalmology
University of Southern California Eye Institute, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Practice
Keck Medicine of USC - Ophthalmology
Affiliation
Keck Hospital of USC
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Farsi
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1245467687
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.90
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I have no complaints, it is going well. Just an ordinary doctor visit.
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Excellent doctor.
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Always a joy.
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I come from Palm Springs I wouldnt change Dr's.
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Which hospital is Dr. Hossein Ameri affiliated with?
Dr. Hossein Ameri is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Hossein Ameri work with?
Dr. Hossein Ameri works with Keck Medicine of USC - Ophthalmology.
Where is Dr. Hossein Ameri's office located?
Dr. Hossein Ameri has 2 office locations, including in Los Angeles and Pasadena, view full addresses on Dr. Ameri's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hossein Ameri have?
Dr. Hossein Ameri is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hossein Ameri?
Dr. Hossein Ameri frequently sees patients for Diabetes Care - Eye Exam, Flashes and Floaters, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Retina Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Hossein Ameri on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Hossein Ameri speak?
Dr. Hossein Ameri speaks English and Farsi.
How do patients rate Dr. Hossein Ameri in reviews?
31 patients have reviewed Dr. Hossein Ameri. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.9/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.