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Dr. Aziz Khanifar

4.8
296 ratings221 reviews
OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 495-2357
Accepts Medicare

Location

8630 Fenton St, Suite 410
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Meet Dr. Aziz Khanifar

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About Me

Dr. Aziz Khanifar is a board-certified retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon who provides expert care for retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, epiretinal membranes, and retinal hemorrhages. He is committed to a patient-centered approach, taking time to listen and communicate clearly to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Khanifar is one of the few full-time Hispanic retinal surgeons in the D.C. area and offers care in Spanish.

Patients can expect comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a variety of retinal diseases, from medical management to advanced surgical procedures. Dr. Khanifar has been recognized as a top doctor by Washingtonian magazine and is actively involved in retinal imaging research and professional education. He sees patients at the Retina Group of Washington in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Training

  • Duke Eye Center

    Medical Retina and Research

    Duke University

    Fellowship
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Vitreoretinal Surgery

    Cornell University

    Fellowship
  • Internal Medicine

    Los Angeles County General Hospital

    Residency
  • Vanderbilt Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University

    Residency
  • University of Southern California

    Doctor of Medicine

    USC

    Medical School
  • Vanderbilt University

    Bachelor of Engineering (with honors)

    Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor

    Washingtonian

  • Paul Kayser International Travel Scholar Award

    Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology

Publications & Press

  • Epiretinal Membrane Management

    Retina Today2013

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
DC, MD, VA
License Numbers
MD038882, d71222, 0101239747