Dr. Hossein K. Nazari, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. He is fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery from Iran University of Medical Sciences and the University of Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and completed residencies at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and the University of Texas Medical Branch. He also holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Dr. Hossein K. Nazari, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. He is fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery from Iran University of Medical Sciences and the University of Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and completed residencies at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and the University of Texas Medical Branch. He also holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Dr. Hossein K. Nazari, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with over two decades of clinical and research experience. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and inherited retinal diseases.
Dr. Nazari completed his medical degree at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Iran University of Medical Sciences. He pursued advanced postdoctoral research at the Doheny Eye Institute and the University of Southern California, where he worked on cutting-edge retinal prosthesis technologies under renowned mentors. Dr. Nazari later earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focusing on retinal vascular biology and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.
An associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Nazari has been recognized for his dedication to offering leading-edge diagnostics and therapeutics to his patients, training the next generation of ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal surgeons, and innovative research and technologies in eye care. His academic contributions include over 70 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on retinal diseases, surgical techniques, and retinal imaging.
Dr. Nazari has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named a “Minneapolis-St. Paul Top Doctor” for four consecutive years. He is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, such as the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Nazari is passionate about restoring and preserving vision through personalized care and state-of-the-art treatment.
I was put to ease about my condition thanks to you. You have a wonderful bed side manor. I would like to add that Dennis tech who administered the drops made relaxed and welcoming . Thank you.
We were very pleased with our visit with Dr. Nazari. He was very professional in explaining my eye condition. He always made sure both my husband and I understood. I look forward to my next visit with him in 2 months.
Long wait and very cold!
He was very concerned and thorough. Gave me helpful instructions and set my mind at ease! Appreciated my time with him.
This is my first time meeting Dr Nazari. I was very impressed with his knowledge and explaining things to me. I also loved his personality and his gentleness with me as a patient.