Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Natalie Afshari

Ophthalmology
Regents Of The University Of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
15
conditions
Regents Of The University Of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Afshari is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Regents of the University of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2 Study to Determine Safety and Efficacy of Transplantation With Autologous Human CD34+ Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSC) From Mobilized Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) of Patients With Cystinosis Modified by Ex Vivo Transduction Using pCCL-CTNS or pCDY.EFS.CTNS.T260I Lentiviral Vector and Will Include Transduction Enhancer When Required During Manufacturing
A Phase 1/2 Study to Determine Safety and Efficacy of Transplantation With Autologous Human CD34+ Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSC) From Mobilized Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) of Patients With Cystinosis Modified by Ex Vivo Transduction Using pCCL-CTNS or pCDY.EFS.CTNS.T260I Lentiviral Vector and Will Include Transduction Enhancer When Required During Manufacturing
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Genetic
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase I/II Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking of Keratoprosthesis Carrier Tissue in High-Risk Keratoprosthesis Implantation
A Phase I/II Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking of Keratoprosthesis Carrier Tissue in High-Risk Keratoprosthesis Implantation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
An 8-week Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle Controlled Parallel Group Study With a 24 or 32 Week Follow-up to Evaluate the Efficacy of rhNGF 20 µg/ml vs Vehicle in Patients With Stage 2 and 3 Neurotrophic Keratitis
An 8-week Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle Controlled Parallel Group Study With a 24 or 32 Week Follow-up to Evaluate the Efficacy of rhNGF 20 µg/ml vs Vehicle in Patients With Stage 2 and 3 Neurotrophic Keratitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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133 Total Publications

A Cross-Species Hydroquinone Model Replicates Smoking-Related Corneal Endothelial Oxidative Injury and Enables Therapeutic Screening of FGF10.
A Cross-Species Hydroquinone Model Replicates Smoking-Related Corneal Endothelial Oxidative Injury and Enables Therapeutic Screening of FGF10.
Journal: Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
Published: March 06, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Natalie Afshari is classified as an Elite expert for Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, 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. Natalie Afshari specialize in?

While Dr. Natalie Afshari is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Natalie Afshari participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Natalie Afshari has published 133 articles and abstracts on conditions like Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. You can view a list of Dr. Natalie Afshari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Natalie Afshari accept my insurance?

Dr. Natalie Afshari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-534-6290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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