Dr. Arshad Khanani

Dr. Arshad M. Khanani is a Managing Partner, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of Fellowship at Sierra Eye Associates and serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. He founded the clinical research department at Sierra Eye Associates, which is now one of the leading clinical research centers in the country. Dr. Khanani has served as a principal investigator for over 100 clinical trials and has been a top enroller for multiple Phase 1-3 trials.

His work focuses on bringing new treatment options for patients with retinal diseases through innovative clinical research. He has been the first to perform surgical procedures in clinical trials involving sustained delivery and gene therapy for retinal conditions. With over 75 scientific publications, Dr. Khanani contributes significantly to the advancement of retinal care.

Dr. Khanani is an elected member of the Macula Society and Retina Society, reflecting his expertise in macular and retinal diseases. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Nevada Business Magazine Healthcare Heroes Physician of the Year award in 2019, the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the ASRS Presidents’ Young Investigator Award in 2021. He is frequently invited to speak at national and international medical meetings.