Overview
Dr. Hossein Asghari specializes in surgical and medical management of complex corneal and cataract-related problems. He performs full thickness and partial thickness corneal transplant surgeries; amniotic membrane transplants for management of anterior segment disorders, such as ulcers or nonhealing defects; and cataract surgeries including those requiring special techniques, such as iris repair or lens suturing. In addition, Dr. Asghari treats diseases of the ocular surface caused by conditions such as GVHD and Steven Johnson's syndrome. He also treats ocular injuries caused by chemical burns or trauma, lacerations, abrasions or foreign bodies, corneal ulcers and infections, corneal scarring, pterygium and conjunctival cysts. His research interest is developing less invasive approaches to treating corneal disorders or cataracts. Dr. Asghari is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Asghari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Asghari has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Anthony Lubniewski is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lubniewski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Interstitial Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Lubniewski is currently accepting new patients.
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Sean Edelstein provides comprehensive eye care and consultation for complicated corneal and cataract-related problems. He has particular expertise in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, LASIK or other refractive surgery options, and collagen cross-linking and Intacs treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. He also treats corneal infections. Dr. Edelstein performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and uses the latest technology in advanced corneal transplantation. His research interests include clinical outcomes of different types of corneal transplantation, including Boston KPro (artificial cornea) and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplant. Dr. Edelstein is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the Eye Bank Association of America. Dr. Edelstein is the father of three daughters. Dr. Edelstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.
Jing-wei Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Asghari isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive DeafnessDr. Asghari isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Asghari isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Asghari isExperienced. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Asghari isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Asghari isExperienced. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.