Dr. Asadolah Movahedan
Areas of Expertise
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
FellowshipOphthalmology
The University of Chicago, Medical Center
ResidencyMD
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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