Mehran Taban
Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

Dr. Mehran Taban

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Macula Retina Vitreous Center
1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 440, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
CommonSpirit Health
Macula Retina Vitreous Center
1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 440, 
Los Angeles, CA 
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Overview

Mehran (Ron) Taban M.D. is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical management of the retina and macula in the greater Los Angeles area. A Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA; then graduated at the top of his medical school class at the University of California Irvine, achieving status in Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society. Dr. Taban has undergone rigorous ophthalmology training, including residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, being appointed as the Chief Resident, followed by vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in surgical and medical retina. He has been awarded the highest awards in the field of vitreoretinal disease, including Heed Fellowship award, Retina Society Fellowship award, and the prestigious and exclusive Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation award. He has also been voted to the Super Doctors, Rising Stars for 2013 and 2014.Dr. Taban has performed thousands of vitreoretinal lasers and surgeries. His expertise and interests include complex retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular trauma, retinal vein occlusion, intraocular hemorrhage, and uveitis.Dr. Taban has a strong interest in retinal research and has published over 50 original articles and book chapters in top-tiered journals. He is a notable journal reviewer for Ophthalmology and British Journal of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).Outside of work, Dr. Taban enjoys catching up with family and friends as well as studying history, hiking and jogging. EMAIL: DrTaban@mrvcenter.comAt the Macula Retina Vitreous Center, we treat a wide variety of eye conditions affecting the retina, macula and vitreous. We are here to help you.

Dr. Taban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Univ. Of Calif. Irvine College Of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
California Hospital Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Macula Retina Vitreous Center
1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 440, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Call: 424-247-9090

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Ozurdex for Treatment of Recalcitrant Diabetic Macular Edema.
Ozurdex for Treatment of Recalcitrant Diabetic Macular Edema.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 30, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

6 Total Publications

Indirect Cyclopexy for Repair of Cyclodialysis Clefts.
Indirect Cyclopexy for Repair of Cyclodialysis Clefts.
Journal: Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Published: March 16, 2018
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Dr. Dante J. Pieramici graduated with honors from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed Ophthalmology Residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He receive vitreoretinal fellowship training at the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Pieramici has held full-time academic positions at the Yale University Eye Center and the Wilmer Eye Institute, where he served as the Assistant Chief of Service and Director of Ocular Trauma. Currently he is the Codirector of the California Retina Research Foundation, a partner of the California Retina Consultants, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Doheny Eye Center in Southern California. Dr. Pieramici has published over 100 articles, 16 book chapters, and has edited 3 books on retinal diseases. He lectures nationally and internationally on retinal diseases and ocular trauma.Dr. Pieramici’s research interests have been varied, and include clinical and basic science projects aimed at better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of ocular diseases, so as to improve treatments for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, and severe ocular injuries. He has been a clinical investigator, principal investigator, or reading center investigator in numerous NIH and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials. Dr Pieramici has helped in the development of new surgical techniques including limited macular translocation and 25-gauge (small incision) vitrectomy surgery. Currently he is involved in the development of new drug delivery techniques for various retinal vascular diseases.Dr. Pieramici has received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the Macula Society, the American Society of Retinal Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ocular Trauma where he serves as Vice President, and the Pan-American Ophthalmologic Society amongst others. Dr Pieramici is a member of S.E.E International and regularly trains international ophthalmologists from undeserved areas.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients. Dr. Pieramici is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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    • Amblyopia
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