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Kourosh Dastgheib, MD, Ophthalmology, Garden Grove, CA

Kourosh Dastgheib MD

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery


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  • 12665 Garden Grove BlvdSte 301Garden Grove, CA 92843

  • Phone+1 949-652-6966

  • Fax+1 714-422-0960

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Summary

  • Kourosh Dastgheib, MD is an experienced Ophthalmologist based in Newport Beach and Garden Grove, CA. Specializing in cataract related issues, cornea and external disease, and refractive surgery, Dr. Dastgheib has completed a number of residencies and fellowships, most notably at Johns Hopkins University, Duke University Hospital, and the University of Utah Health. With a comprehensive education background that includes a class of 1989 graduation from the University of Paris Sorbonne Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Dastgheib is well-versed in procedures such as cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery, and refractive laser eye surgery. He has been recognized for his work, receiving the Dastgheib Pioneer Lecture / Award in Ocular Innovation in 2014, and has multiple publications in reputable journals.

Education & Training

  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
  • Graduate Hospital
    Graduate HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • NIH Clinical Center
    NIH Clinical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1992 - 1994
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Paris VII Faculty of Medicine
    University of Paris VII Faculty of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 2008
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2006
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dastgheib Pioneer Lecture / Award in Ocular Innovation Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC, 2014
  • Caloptima Cicle of Care Award California State Assembly and Senate, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Granulomatous Reaction to Bruch's Membrane in Age-Related Macular Degeneration  
    Dastgheib K, Green WR., Arch Ophthalmol 1994;112:813-818

Abstracts/Posters

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Dastgheib K, Li Q, Chan C-C, Roberge FG, Csaky K, Green WR., IOVS 1995:36(4):S102

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Other Languages

  • French, Farsi, German, Spanish

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