Dr. Elda Aghaian

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 590-8808
Accepts Medicare

Location

20072 SW Birch St #240
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Management
Diabetic Eye Disease
Macular Degeneration
Ocular Surface Conditions
Dry Eye
Flashes & Floaters
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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

  • USC/Doheny Eye Institute

    Medical Retina

    Doheny Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • USC/Doheny Eye Institute

    Doheny Eye Institute

    Residency
  • UCSF School of Medicine

    M.D

    University of California, San Francisco

    Medical School
  • UCLA

    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