Dr. Asadolah Movahedan

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Washington, DC

Areas of Expertise

Diabetic Eye Disease
Retinal Vascular Occlusions
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Ocular Trauma

About Me

Dr. Asadolah (Asad) Movahedan is a board-certified retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon with expertise in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the retina and vitreous. He evaluates and treats a broad range of retinal conditions, from chronic diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease to urgent problems like retinal detachment and ocular trauma. His care often integrates advanced diagnostic testing, in-office treatments, and surgical repair when appropriate.

Dr. Movahedan earned his medical degree from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and completed residency training at The University of Chicago Medical Center. He then pursued fellowship training in vitreo-retinal surgery at Yale University’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. He has a strong academic and research background, including work focused on complex retinal detachment and the biology of retinal disease. Patients value his thorough explanations and thoughtful, individualized treatment plans.

Training

  • Vitreo-retinal Surgery

    Yale University, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    The University of Chicago, Medical Center

    Residency
  • MD

    Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Resident of the Year

    Mount Sinai Hospital

  • Albert M. Potts Award for Outstanding Research

    University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

  • Faculty of the Year Teaching Award

    University of Texas, Houston

  • Golden Apple Teaching Award

    GW Ophthalmology

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
DC, MD, VA
License Numbers
MD500002717, D0104855, 0101283769

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