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David Najafi, MD, Ophthalmology, La Mesa, CA

DavidJavidNajafiMD, MEEE, FASRS

Ophthalmology La Mesa, CA

Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

In private practice of medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal and macular diseases.

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  • Office

    8262 University Ave.
    La Mesa, CA 91942
    Phone+1 619-668-0045
    Fax+1 619-668-0072

Summary

  • Dr. David Najafi is an ophthalmologist in La Mesa, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and has been in practice 22 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Farsi. He specializes in retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular oncology and is experienced in diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, hereditary retinal dystrophies, macular degeneration, and macular hole.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1999 - 2001
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1999
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2004 - 2020
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2004 - 2018
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of ASRS American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Farsi