PAYAM AMINI, M.D.
DIRECTOR OF RETINA SERVICES
OPHTHALMOLOGIST – VITREORETINAL DISEASES
BIO
As the Director of Vitreo Retinal Diseases at Cal Eye, Dr. Amini enjoys providing the most advanced treatment options, and as a principle investigator, he participates in research studies to aid in further advancements. He also instills confidence in his Farsi and Spanish speaking patients by being conversational in both languages. Dr. Amini and his wife Candice, an obstetrician, are parents to an adorable young lady, Sabrina and a very energetic young boy, William. But when time permits, Dr. Amini enjoys playing basketball, weight lifting and running.
EDUCATION
- B.S., Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego, CA, 2002
- M.D., State University New York
Syracuse, NY, 2007
- Internship: General Surgery
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2008
- Residency: Ophthalmology
Shiley Eye Center, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2011
- Fellowship: Shiley Eye Center, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2013
Shiley Eye Center, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2011
- Board Certified:
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2012