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Dr. Armin Afshar, MD

Dr. Armin Afshar, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Armin Afshar, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 5 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Ophthalmology Clinic

1825 4th St San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2808

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Afshar specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Afshar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afshar

5.0
7 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr. Afshar is very conscientious and informative. The fellow (did not catch her name) was also very good.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2025
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Dr. Afshar is great surgeon, clinician, and communicator
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 15, 2025
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Dr. Afshar was outstanding! Most thorough ophthalmology exam I have ever had. He was thoroughly Informed of my condition and previous treatments. His advice was very helpful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 26, 2023
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Dr. Afshar's knowledge and expertise, coupled with his ability to listen, empathize, and explain make you feel you are in the right hands immediately. I'm naturally drawn to medical research and I ask a lot of questions. I was referred to him as a potential ocular lymphoma case (I know, sounds scary), which turned out to be benign, but throughout the entire process I knew I could trust everything I heard. The ophthalmologist who referred me to him also said he was one of the top eye docs in San Francisco. I do not hesitate to recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 17, 2020
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Dr Armin Afshar is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating eye tumors and disorders of the retina and vitreous (the gel-like substance at the back of the eye). He has special expertise in managing ocular surface tumors of the conjunctiva...read more

biography

Dr. Armin Afshar is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating eye tumors and disorders of the retina and vitreous (the gel-like substance at the back of the eye). He has special expertise in managing ocular surface tumors of the conjunctiva...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Ophthalmology Clinic

Ophthalmology Clinic1825 4th St San Francisco, CA 94143
1

Retina and Vitreous Clinic

Retina and Vitreous Clinic490 Illinois St San Francisco, CA 94158
2

Retina and Vitreous Clinic

Retina and Vitreous Clinic400 Parnassus Ave # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
3

Retinoblastoma Program

Retinoblastoma Program1975 4th St San Francisco, CA 94143
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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