Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD
A board-certified ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, recognized as a Los Angeles Magazine “Top Doctor,” delivering personalized, precision cataract care.
Personalized, Precision Cataract Surgery
Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. She believes that every eye and every patient are unique, so she approaches each cataract surgery with a personalized touch.
Dr. Sarafzadeh has been selected as one of the “Top Doctors” in the field of ophthalmology by Los Angeles Magazine from 2018 to 2020. She has presented at multiple national ophthalmology meetings, including the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Annual Symposium of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Every eye and every patient are unique – so she approaches each cataract surgery with a personalized touch.
Recognized as a Los Angeles Magazine “Top Doctor” in ophthalmology from 2018 to 2020, Dr. Sarafzadeh has presented her research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
A Distinguished Career in Ophthalmology
University of California, Berkeley
Dr. Sarafzadeh earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.
University of Cincinnati
She attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati, earning her medical degree.
Ophthalmology Residency, University of Minnesota
Dr. Sarafzadeh completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota.
Harry Friedman Research Award
During her time in Minnesota, she won the Harry Friedman Research Award for her study on presbyopic lens implants in patients with prior refractive surgery.
National Presentations & ASCRS Award
She has presented at multiple national ophthalmology meetings, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, where she won an award for her presentation on presbyopic intraocular lenses.
Los Angeles Magazine “Top Doctor”
Dr. Sarafzadeh was selected as one of the “Top Doctors” in the field of ophthalmology by Los Angeles Magazine from 2018 to 2020.
Recognition & Distinctions
Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon
Selected as a Los Angeles Magazine “Top Doctor” in Ophthalmology, 2018–2020
Winner of the Harry Friedman Research Award, University of Minnesota
Award-winning presenter at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Presenter at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting
Ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota
Medical degree from the University of Cincinnati
Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley
Schedule Your Visit with Dr. Sarafzadeh
With a personalized approach to every patient and award-winning expertise in cataract surgery, Dr. Sarafzadeh is dedicated to helping you achieve clear, comfortable vision—schedule your appointment today.