Overview
Armin Afshar is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Afshar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Retinoblastoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
490 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
Ophthalmology Clinic
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Retina And Vitreous Clinic
Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye). In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues. Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars. Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
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Bertil Damato is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Damato is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Armin Afshar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Armin Afshar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Armin Afshar by calling their office at 415-353-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Armin Afshar a top-rated expert for Melanoma of the Eye?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Armin Afshar is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma of the Eye, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Armin Afshar specialize in?
While Dr. Armin Afshar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma of the Eye, Retinoblastoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Armin Afshar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Armin Afshar has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma of the Eye. You can view a list of Dr. Armin Afshar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Armin Afshar accept my insurance?
Dr. Armin Afshar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Afshar isElite. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Distinguished
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Afshar isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Afshar isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- RetinoblastomaDr. Afshar isDistinguished. Learn about Retinoblastoma.
- Uveal MelanomaDr. Afshar isDistinguished. Learn about Uveal Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Afshar isAdvanced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Afshar isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Afshar isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Hereditary RetinoblastomaDr. Afshar isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Retinoblastoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Afshar isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Afshar isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Afshar isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Afshar isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Afshar isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.