Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Irina Ganelis is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and eye surgery specialist practicing at the Los Angeles Eye Institute in Encino, California. She is known for her personalized approach to patient care, ensuring each individual feels comfortable and relaxed throughout their visit.
Dr. Ganelis completed her ophthalmology training at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California and the Wilmer Eye Institute. She earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the California Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Her commitment to advancing eye care is demonstrated by her research contributions, including receiving a grant from the National Eye Institute and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She was also honored with the Henry Strong Denison Award for Advancing Research at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Ganelis provides a wide range of ophthalmology services, from routine eye exams to complex surgical procedures.
Training

Ophthalmology
Doheny Eye Institute
ResidencyOphthalmology
Northwestern McGaw Medical Center and Evanston Hospital
Residency
Ophthalmology Residency
Johns Hopkins University
Residency
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University
Medical School
Undergraduate
USC
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
National Eye Institute Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Grant Recipient
National Institutes of Health
Henry Strong Denison Award for Advancing Research
Johns Hopkins University
Casper Mills Scholar
Undergraduate Award For Excellence in Molecular Biology
Dean’s Scholar of University of Southern California
USC
Honor Volunteer of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
The National Dean’s List
Member of the Golden Key Honor Society and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Honors for founding and leadership in the Anatomy Science Society and the Physiology Science Society
The Honorary table of the Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA
- License Numbers
- A99531


