Dr. Mehrdad Malihi

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Portland, OR

Areas of Expertise

Retina Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Ocular Surface Disease Treatment
Injections for Retinal Swelling
Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment
Refractive Surgery
Retinal Tear and Detachment

About Me

Dr. Mehrdad Malihi is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellow member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He is the founder of NELSI, INC., an eye care center in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Malihi is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. He provides a broad range of eye care services including ocular surface disease treatment (dry, burning, or irritating eyes), glaucoma care, cataract surgery, injections for retinal swelling and wet macular degeneration, and retina surgery. He strives to help his patients reach their goals in life through skilled and compassionate eye care, understanding how critical vision is to each person’s potential and health.

He is an avid supporter of scientific advancement in eye care and has authored many manuscripts and presented at meetings. Dr. Malihi’s life goal is to improve his patients’ quality of life by providing exceptional eye care in a compassionate and understanding way.

Training

  • Mayo Clinic

    Glaucoma Research

    Mayo Clinic

    Fellowship
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

    Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Rutgers State University of New Jersey

    Residency
  • School of Medicine

    Tehran University of Medical Sciences

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • The Milman Award for Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP)

    2015

    Department of Ophthalmology at Rutgers, the State University of NJ

  • The Milman Award for Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP)

    2014

    Department of Ophthalmology at Rutgers, the State University of NJ

  • The Milman Award for Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP)

    2013

    Department of Ophthalmology at Rutgers, the State University of NJ

  • Silver medalist in the 28th International Chemistry Olympiad

    1996

Publications & Press

  • Aspergillus Endophthalmitis Resulting in Development of Retinal Aspergilloma

    Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina2017
  • Infectious Keratitis Associated Endophthalmitis: A 14-Year Study

    Retina2017
  • Optical coherence tomographic angiography of choroidal neovascularization ill-defined with fluorescein angiography

    Br J Ophthalmol2017
  • Long term follow-up of persistent outer retinal defects following macular hole surgery

    Poster presentation at Retina Society Meeting, San Diego, CA2016
  • Corneal Ulcer Associated Endophthalmitis: A 14- Year Review

    Poster presentation at ARVO Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado2015

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
OR
License Numbers
MD171243

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