
Ahad Mahootchi MD
Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Glaucoma Related, Refractive Surgery
Founder and Medical Director at The Eye Clinic of Florida
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6739 Gall BlvdZephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone+1 813-779-3338
Fax+1 813-779-3318
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Summary
- Dr. Ahad Mahootchi is an ophthalmologist based in Tampa Bay Area in Florida, specializing in cataract-related issues, cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and ophthalmology, respectively, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, following his graduation from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Mahootchi's clinical experience encompasses cataract surgery, refractive and lens based surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and cornea/external disease management. He has multiple publications focusing on surgical outcomes in glaucoma using the Kahook Dual Blade, which have been cited by other publications numerous times. His accolades include the Maintenance of Board Certification, 4.9 of 5 star rating or better on Google, Web MD and Healthgrades with hundreds of reviews and recognition as a Fellow by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is president elect of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
- Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
- KY State Medical License 1996 - 1999
- TN State Medical License 1996 - 1998
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsSurgical outcomes of excisional goniotomy using the kahook dual blade in severe and refractory glaucoma: 12-month results.Giorgio Enrico Bravetti, Kevin Gillmann, Lauriane Salinas, John P Berdahl, Gabriel S Lazcano-Gomez
Eye. 2023-06-01 - 25 citationsTwelve-Month Outcomes of Stand-Alone Excisional Goniotomy in Mild to Severe Glaucoma.Mohammed K. ElMallah, John P. Berdahl, Blake K. Williamson, Syril Dorairaj, Malik Y. Kahook
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2020-07-03 - 2 citationsResponse: Goniotomy Using the Kahook Dual Blade in Severe and Refractory GlaucomaLauriane Salinas, Ankita Chaudhary, John P. Berdahl, Gabriel Lazcano-Gomez, Blake K. Williamson
Journal of Glaucoma. 2019-05-01
Press Mentions
- Javier Perez, MD, Elected as President of Florida Society of OphthalmologyJuly 13th, 2021
- IRIDEX's MicroPulse® Laser Technology Featured in Several Glaucoma and Retina Research Presentations at Major Ophthalmic Industry ConferencesApril 29th, 2019
- Leading Ophthalmologists to Discuss the Value of IRIDEX Solutions at AAOOctober 23rd, 2018
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- Fellow
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