
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
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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 InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1985
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1980
Northwestern UniversityB.S., Medicine, 1978
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1981 - 2027
IL State Medical License 1981 - 2017
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
- 33 citationsTraumatic Dehiscence of Incisions Seven Years After Radial KeratotomyBen J. Glasgow, Harry H. Brown, David H. Aizuss, Bartly J. Mondino, Robert Y. Foos
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1988-12-01 - 5 citationsSectorial corneal infiltrates and pannus in herpes zoster ophthalmicus.Bartly J. Mondino, M. K. Farley, D. H. Aizuss
Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie. 1986-01-01 - 21 citationsThe complement system and host defense against Pseudomonas endophthalmitis.D H Aizuss, Bartly J. Mondino, H L Sumner, B A Dethlefs
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 1985-09-01
Journal Articles
- What’s a Doctor to Do?Aizuss DH, Southern California Physician, 1/1/2011
- An Issue of QualityAizuss DH, Southern California Physician, 1/1/2009
- The Power of Physician Associations: Fighting Outrageous Insurance PoliciesAizuss DH, Southern California Physician, 1/1/2008
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary CareMarch 23rd, 2026
Addressing Healthcare Affordability: AMA Chair’s Testimony Highlights Urgent Need for ChangeMarch 20th, 2026
To Tackle Healthcare Costs, Representatives Weigh Curbs on Provider ConsolidationMarch 18th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Dr. David Aizusshttp://draizuss.com/
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