Dr. Khaled Tawansy, MD, Encino, CA | Retina & Vitreous Surgeon

About Dr. Khaled Tawansy

"Dr. Khaled Tawansy is a Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon and Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics. He operates clinical practices in Southern and Central California that are dedicated to managing Pediatric and adult retinal disorders, including trauma, Retinal Detachment, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Diabetic Retinopathy, surgical complications, Uveitis, macular degeneration, and hereditary vitreoretinopathies. He often lectures at meetings and teaches at the university in California and internationally. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at John Hopkins and his Doctorate of Medicine with Honors at the University of Michigan. He has completed residencies and fellowships at well-recognized institutions, including the University of California, Irvine, and the Harvard School of Medicine. During his training at Vanderbilt and UBC, he joined the teaching faculty and founded pediatric retinal programs. He received Faculty Teacher of the Year and Surgical Instructor of the Year awards from Vanderbilt before the University of Southern California recruited him in 2001. After 5 years leading the pediatric retina service at USC, he founded the Children's Retina Institute and Arroyo Vision Care to continue advancing his findings. He pioneered Pars Plana and Open Sky Vitrectomy surgical techniques for retinal detachments associated with trauma, ROP, Stickler syndrome, and much more. He has led studies that have proven the benefits of Anti-VEGF therapy with Avastin in Aggressive Posterior ROP. His enthusiasm for eye care has led to many accomplishments and awards, including the development of the Raymond Renaissance Center for eye surgery and education in Old Town Pasadena. Other accomplishments include, but are not limited to, his presidency of Golden State Eye Care, his role as an adjunct clinical professor at Touro College of Medicine, and more. He accepts challenging patients and remains accessible by cell when he is not at practice."

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Retinal detachment

Surgical retina and vitreous procedures

Glaucoma

Cataract

Age-related macular degeneration

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Retinal detachment

Surgical retina and vitreous procedures

Glaucoma

Office location

Emerald Eye Center, Inc

16260 Ventura Blvd, Ste 711, Encino, CA 91436

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Education and background

Practice names

Emerald Eye Center, Inc

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Johns Hopkins University (Biomedical Engineering)
University of Michigan, doctorate
University of California, Irvine, Residency in Internal Medicine
Henry Ford Medical Center - Columbus, Residency in Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins University, Fellowship in Ocular Pathology
The University of British Columbia, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vanderbilt University, fellowship in retinal pathophysiology and macular diseases
schepens retina foundation, fellowship in ocular ultrasound and trauma
Harvard School of Medicine: Fu Martin DDS, Fellowship in Pediatric Retinal Diseases and Uveitis

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1902916711

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What practice does Dr. Khaled Tawansy work with?

Dr. Khaled Tawansy works with Emerald Eye Center, Inc.

Where is Dr. Khaled Tawansy's office located?

Dr. Khaled Tawansy's office is located at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436.

Which board certifications does Dr. Khaled Tawansy have?

Dr. Khaled Tawansy is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Khaled Tawansy?

Dr. Khaled Tawansy frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Khaled Tawansy on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Khaled Tawansy speak?

Dr. Khaled Tawansy speaks English.

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