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Dr. Seyed Reza Ghaffari Dehkharghani

Ophthalmology

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Dr. Seyed Reza Ghaffari Dehkharghani

Ophthalmology

Los Angeles, CA

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Transplantation (PKP, DMEK, DSAEK)
Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye
Pterygium Excision and Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Complex Cataract Surgery in Corneal Disease
Boston Keratoprosthesis Evaluation and Care

About Me

Dr. Seyed Reza Ghaffari Dehkharghani is a cornea and external disease specialist at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. He cares for patients with corneal scarring, keratoconus, ocular surface disease, and complex cataracts, offering both medical therapies and advanced surgical options. His approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, clear discussion of risks and benefits, and coordination with the patient’s broader care team to optimize comfort and vision. Dr. Ghaffari earned his medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, completed ophthalmology residency at Farabi Eye Hospital (Tehran University of Medical Sciences), and a fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment at Farabi. He then completed an international fellowship in Cornea-External Disease, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Research at the Stein Eye Institute. He has authored peer-reviewed publications on corneal imaging, outcomes of Boston keratoprosthesis, and complications of cosmetic iris implants, and continues to pursue research that improves surgical outcomes for his patients.

Training

  • Cornea and Anterior Segment
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Farabi Eye Hospital)
    Fellowship
    2011
  • Ophthalmology
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Farabi Eye Hospital)
    Residency
    2008
  • MD
    Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
    Medical School
    2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CA
  • License Numbers:
    SPI677

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