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David Aizuss, MD, Ophthalmology, Encino, CA

David Harlan Aizuss MD

Cataract Related


Chair and Trustee, American Medical Association, Past President, California Medical Association, Past President, California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Former Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and Stein Eye Institute, Partner at Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley

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  • 16311 Ventura BlvdSuite 750Encino, CA 91436

  • Phone+1 818-990-3623

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Summary

  • David Aizuss, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Encino, CA, specializing in cataract-related conditions. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at UCLA and is an attending physician at Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, where he has been a member of the medical staff since 1986. Dr. Aizuss's expertise includes glaucoma, cataracts, refractive surgery, and laser in situ keratomileusis. He has authored multiple publications in Southern California Physician. His accolades include a Distinguished Service Award from the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, various CMS Meaningful Use Certifications, and the Independent Physician Leadership Award from the Patient Care Foundation of Los Angeles County. He has served as President of the Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology, President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and President of the California Medical Association. He is presently a Trustee of the American Medical Association and is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association. He is a partner in Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley where he continues to maintain an active medical and surgical ophthalmology practice located in Encino, CA and West Hills, CA.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1985
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1980
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.S., Medicine, 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 2017
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Award California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, 2022
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Compulink Advantage, Compulink Healthcare Solutions, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Compulink Advantage, Compulink Healthcare Solutions, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • What’s a Doctor to Do?  
    Aizuss DH, Southern California Physician, 1/1/2011
  • An Issue of Quality  
    Aizuss DH, Southern California Physician, 1/1/2009
  • The Power of Physician Associations: Fighting Outrageous Insurance Policies  
    Aizuss DH, Southern California Physician, 1/1/2008

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary Care
    Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary CareMarch 23rd, 2026
  • Addressing Healthcare Affordability: AMA Chair’s Testimony Highlights Urgent Need for Change
    Addressing Healthcare Affordability: AMA Chair’s Testimony Highlights Urgent Need for ChangeMarch 20th, 2026
  • To Tackle Healthcare Costs, Representatives Weigh Curbs on Provider Consolidation
    To Tackle Healthcare Costs, Representatives Weigh Curbs on Provider ConsolidationMarch 18th, 2026

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