Dr. Aziz Khanifar
Location
Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Aziz Khanifar
About Me
Dr. Aziz Khanifar is a board-certified retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon who provides expert care for retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, epiretinal membranes, and retinal hemorrhages. He is committed to a patient-centered approach, taking time to listen and communicate clearly to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Khanifar is one of the few full-time Hispanic retinal surgeons in the D.C. area and offers care in Spanish.
Patients can expect comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a variety of retinal diseases, from medical management to advanced surgical procedures. Dr. Khanifar has been recognized as a top doctor by Washingtonian magazine and is actively involved in retinal imaging research and professional education. He sees patients at the Retina Group of Washington in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Training

Medical Retina and Research
Duke University
Fellowship
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Cornell University
FellowshipInternal Medicine
Los Angeles County General Hospital
Residency
Ophthalmology
Vanderbilt University
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
USC
Medical School
Bachelor of Engineering (with honors)
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Top Doctor
Washingtonian
Paul Kayser International Travel Scholar Award
Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
Publications & Press
Epiretinal Membrane Management
Retina Today•2013
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- DC, MD, VA
- License Numbers
- MD038882, d71222, 0101239747


