Dr. Khaled Tawansy, MD, FACP
Ophthalmologist
72301 Country Club Drive, Suite 105, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
At a glance
4.83 stars (6 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 27 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, EyeMed, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Michigan, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Golden State Eye
8 office locations
4.83
6 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
2.2
Recent reviews
I loved my visit. It is always a heart warming welcome when I visit Dr. Twansy's office. They have a wonderful staff & top of the line medical equipment. You know that you are in good hands when you visit Dr. Twansy's office. Very much reccomended! :)
More than 1 year agoMT
Office locations
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Golden State Eye
72301 Country Club Drive, Suite 105, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270
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Golden State Eye
7447 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
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Golden State Eye
125 N Raymond Avenue, Suite 212, Pasadena, CA, 91103
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
EyeMed
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
More about Dr. Khaled Tawansy, MD, FACP
Khaled A. Tawansy, MD, FACP, FAAO
Dr. Khaled Tawansy is a world-renowned Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon and a Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics. He directs a busy clinical practice in Southern and Central California dedicated to the management of complicated pediatric and adult retinal disorders, including Trauma, Surgical Complications, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis, Macular Degeneration, and Hereditary Vitreo-Retinopathies. He is a regular lecturer at meetings and university teaching rounds in Southern California and Internationally.
Dr. Tawansy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with Tau Beta Pi Honors at Johns Hopkins University and a Doctorate of Medicine with Honors at the University of Michigan. He completed residencies in Internal Medicine at the University of California and in Ophthalmology at Henry Ford Medical Center, where he was awarded by the faculty Resident of the Year. He subsequently performed fellowship training in Ocular Pathology at Johns Hopkins University, Vitreo-Retinal Surgery at the University of British Columbia, Retinal Pathophysiology and Macular Diseases at Vanderbilt University with Professor Donald Gass, Ocular Ultrasound and Trauma at the Schepens Retina Foundation, and Pediatric Retinal Diseases and Uveitis at Harvard School of Medicine. During his training, he became part of the teaching faculty and founded pediatric retinal programs at Vanderbilt and UBC. He received Faculty Teacher of the Year and Surgical Instructor of the Year awards from Vanderbilt before he was recruited by the University of Southern California in 2001.
After leading the pediatric retina service at USC for five years, he founded Children’s Retina Institute and Arroyo Vision Care in or
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Michigan, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine, Residency in Internal Medicine
Henry Ford Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology
University of British Columbia, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Johns Hopkins University, Fellowship in Ocular Pathology
Vanderbilt University, Fellowship in Macular Diseases
Harvard University, Fellowship in Pediatric Retina and Uveitis
Schepens Retina Foundation, Fellowship in Ocular Trauma and Ultrasound
Practice
Golden State Eye
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
American College of Physicians
EURETINA
American Society of Uveitis
Awards and publications
Senior Honor Award, American Society of Retina Specialists
Faculty Teacher of the Year Vanderbilt University
Surgical Instructor of the Year Vanderbilt University
Resident of the Year Henry Ford Hospital
Ronald McDonald Charities Shine Award
Young Investigator Award Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering
BEAT-ROP Study Director California Arm
California's Favorite Physicians Award
America's Best Ophthalmologists Award
Background
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
Arabic
Armenian
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1902916711
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
2.17
Bedside manner
4.83
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6 reviews
Most relevant
It was great Very helpful
More than 1 year agoHC
Besides the wait time everything else was good.
More than 1 year agoMR
I loved my visit. It is always a heart warming welcome when I visit Dr. Twansy's office. They have a wonderful staff & top of the line medical equipment. You know that you are in good hands when you visit Dr. Twansy's office. Very much reccomended! :)
More than 1 year agoMT
Pleasant
More than 1 year agoMP
The visit was good as usual but to long of wait
More than 1 year agoHS
More than 1 year agoJM
What practice does Dr. Khaled Tawansy work with?
Dr. Khaled Tawansy works with Golden State Eye.
Where is Dr. Khaled Tawansy's office located?
Dr. Khaled Tawansy has 8 office locations, including in Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Thousand Oaks, Rancho Mirage, Lynwood, Long Beach, and Laguna Hills, view full addresses on Dr. Tawansy's profile.
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 Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Retina Consultation. 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, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Armenian.
How do patients rate Dr. Khaled Tawansy in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Dr. Khaled Tawansy. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 2.17/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.