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Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: uveitis, cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

26585 Agoura Road Suite 270
Calabasas, CA 91302

(818) 431-4414

Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD is a cornea specialist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Stein Plaza Doris Stein 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

26585 Agoura Road Suite 270
Calabasas, CA 91302

Some issues Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, 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	191
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	26
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	60
eye procedures	400
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	35
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	180
eye procedures	589
lab tests	24
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	38
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

doctor visit	112
eye procedures	983
lab tests	57
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	96
transplant procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	30
Hispanic	32
Asian	37
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	55
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	132
eye procedures	863
lab tests	29
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	107
transplant procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	29
Hispanic	32
Asian	44
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	53
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	940
eye procedures	1376
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	311
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Los Angeles, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	287
eye procedures	736
lab tests	36
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	139
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	87
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	92
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	20
75 to 84	43
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Boston Medical Center (2016)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$3,900 BLENREP $1,950	$1,950
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$1,477 $1,477
Allergan Inc.	$526 COMBIGAN $253	RESTASIS $114	OZURDEX $48	$111
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$349 CRYSTALENS $136	LOTEMAX GEL $123	BESIVANCE $91
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$336 ACTIVEFOCUS $156	$180
Other	$1,873 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $291	Healon Viscoelastics $249	TISSUEBLUE $166	AmnioGuard $141	TRULIGN TORIC $131	Other $894

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,377
Food and Beverage	$3,074
Travel and Lodging	$10

Biography

Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi is a physician who specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Dr. Al-Hashimi's areas of expertise include uveitis, LASIK, and cataract surgery. He usually honors Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Al-Hashimi has received the following distinction: Super Doctors Southern California Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. According to UCLA Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA.