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Natalie Afshari, MD, Ophthalmology, La Jolla, CA

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Ophthalmology La Jolla, CA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Retinal Disease

Professor of Ophthalmology, Duke University

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  • Office

    9415 Campus Point Dr
    La Jolla, CA 92093
    Phone+1 858-534-6290
    Fax+1 619-543-3183

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1999
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging  
    Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging  
    Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Topical Eye Meds a Common Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
    Topical Eye Meds a Common Cause of Allergic Contact DermatitisJuly 7th, 2022
  • New Study Quadruples Known Genetic Risk Factors for Fuchs Dystrophy
    New Study Quadruples Known Genetic Risk Factors for Fuchs DystrophyApril 11th, 2017
  • Invited Talks Take-Home Pearls
    Invited Talks Take-Home PearlsOctober 4th, 2015