Meet Dr. Aziz Alexander Khanifar

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.