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Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: laser treatment, LASIK, refractive surgery (vision correction surgery)

200 Stein Plaza 1-340
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 829-0160

Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD is an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Stein Plaza 1-340
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Some issues Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

eye procedures	133

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	13
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	755
ultrasound (sonogram)	9

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	53
Hispanic	72
Asian	50
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	53
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	55
eye procedures	686
laser treatment	18

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	32
Hispanic	43
Asian	37
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	33
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	74
eye procedures	834
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	37
Hispanic	46
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	43
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

capsulotomy	32
diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	84
eye procedures	1015
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	52
Hispanic	49
Asian	60
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	51
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

capsulotomy	105
diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	696
eye procedures	1941
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	105
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	41
diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	193
eye procedures	901
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	125
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2012. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2012)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mitra Nejad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$5,424 AcrySof $1,794	CLAREON $1,638	PANOPTIX $393	Centurion $308	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $239	Other $1,052
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,349 AcrySof $624	CyPass $289	Centurion $161	ACTIVEFOCUS $156	ReSTOR $96	Other $22
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$273 VisuMax $273
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$251 Tecnis IOL $194	Tecnis Simplicity $57
Abbott Laboratories	$220 Healon Viscoelastics $220
Other	$982 TISSUEBLUE $166	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $163	TRULIGN TORIC $149	P200TxE $117	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $113	Other $273

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,469
Travel and Lodging	$30

Biography

Dr. Mitra Nejad is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). She is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She is especially interested in LASIK. Dr. Nejad is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.