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About Me
Dr. Elda Aghaian is a board-certified ophthalmologist providing comprehensive eye care for adults. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of ophthalmology, including cataract management, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and ocular surface conditions. She combines her academic training, clinical precision, and compassionate approach to deliver personalized care that prioritizes both vision and overall eye health.
Dr. Aghaian’s passion for ophthalmology is deeply personal. Several of her own family members have been affected by degenerative eye diseases, giving her a profound understanding of the impact vision loss can have on one’s quality of life. This perspective has shaped her philosophy of care — one grounded in empathy, education, and partnership with her patients.
A Southern California native, Dr. Aghaian graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Business-Economics and earned her Doctor of Medicine from UCSF School of Medicine. She completed residency and fellowship training at the Doheny Eye Institute and LAC/USC Medical Center. She now leads her private practice in Newport Beach, providing comprehensive ophthalmic care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. Fluent in Spanish and Armenian, she is dedicated to serving a diverse community with cultural understanding and personalized attention.
Training

Medical Retina
Doheny Eye Institute
Fellowship
Doheny Eye Institute
Residency
M.D
University of California, San Francisco
Medical School
Bachelor of Arts, Business-Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Dean’s Research Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
Intern of the Year Award
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Publications & Press
Work on viral axonal transport
Journal of Virology
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA
- License Numbers
- A93307


