Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
Dr. Hani Salehi-Had is a vitreo-retinal surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. He is a Harvard trained board certified ophthalmologist with formal fellowship training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the eye including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.
Top Eye Surgeon, Dr. Salehi-Had graduated with departmental honors from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. While there he received the prestigious “Kazuo Gerald Yanaba & Ting Jung Memorial Fund Prize” for the top honors thesis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Dr. Salehi-Had then attended medical school at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (A?A) Honor Medical Society and was awarded several honors including an academic merit award for scholastic excellence in ophthalmic research. After completing his internship at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine in San Francisco, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Thereafter, he completed a 2-year vitreo-retinal fellowship at the prestigious Doheny Eye Institute and LAC-USC Medical Center of the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine.
Dr. Salehi-Had is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has been involved in several research studies on topics ranging from gene therapy for macular degeneration to surgical intervention in diabetic retinopathy and vitreo-retinal surgery in severe eye trauma. He has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications and has presented at multiple international research conferences. Dr. Salehi-Had is currently participating in several clinical trials offering the latest advances in medicine to his patients and helping to shape the future of vitreo-retinal disease and surgery.
Dr. Salehi-Had is a top eye surgeon at Atlantis Eye Care and operates out of our offices in Huntington Beach, San Pedro, and Torrance. And he performs surgery at multiple surgery centers and hospitals in Orange County and Los Angeles County.
Dr. Salehi-Had enjoys spending time with his wife. His hobbies include playing soccer and tennis. He also enjoys hiking, skiing, and playing the piano. Dr. Salehi-Had is fluent in Farsi.
Publications
Fenretinide-associated multilayered retinal hemorrhage in a patient with hairy cell leukemia
Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus presenting as choroidal metastasis
Low Cost Digital Photography of Anterior and Posterior Segment
Management of Traumatic Crystalline lens Subluxation and Dislocation
The Current State of Gene Therapy with Viral Vectors of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Finding in Older Children With Abusive Head Injury: Does Shaken-Child Syndrome Exist?
Factors Modulating p63 Expression in Cultured Limbal Epithelial Cells
Acts on a Single Protofilament and Requires the C Terminus of Tubulin
Image Registration and Multimodal Imaging of Reticular Pseudodrusen
Dr Hani Salehi-Had interview at the American Society of Retina Specialists
Safety of Anti-VEGF for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
In this interview from ASRS 2019, Dr. Hani Salehi-Had discusses the safety of anti-VEGF therapy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The pooled analysis of 5 DRCR Retina Network studies—protocols I, J, N, S and T—included more than 800 patients; nearly half of the cohort had received anti-VEGF. Overall, investigators found that there was no increased risk of tractional retinal detachment or need for vitrectomy with treatment. This study is important, explains Dr. Salehi-Had, because it supports the safety of anti-VEGF for PDR in a large patient population.
Anti-VEGF Injections and Risk of Traction Retinal Detachments in Eyes With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy from ASRS on Vimeo.
Testimonials
Dr. Salihi-Had is alway thorough and more than willing to answer any questions that I have. He is a very competent caring physician.
Anonymous
Dr. Salehi-Had took time to write out personal instructions for my 80 yr old dad for his prescriptions. This was so helpful for my dad who struggles with auditory directions and memory issues when under pressure. My father, Reginald O'Neill, is Dr. Salehi-Had's patient. I appreciate the time, concern, and care he has given my Dad in the two recent surgeries he's performed--one to remove an eye buckle and other to re-attach his retina. Both the doctor and his staff members display the patience and compassion necessary to work with elderly clients with such caring respect. Thank you for your abilities to provide top-notch eye care and your desire to do it with noted integrity.
Maureen T.
All the staff handled my care in an excellent manner, very efficient, very pleasant, kudos to Dr. Salehi and his staff who have kept my vision alive and allowed me to be able to read, watch TV ect. I shall always be thankful to them.
Max G.
Dr. Salehi-Had was very informative on all may visits. He explained in detail on the procedure of the surgery. He was very positive on what he was going to do and what will happen after the surgery. During the pre-op everyone was helpful and there must have been at least 4 people asking me the same questions, medical allergies, what eye is going to be operated on, what kind of surgery,etc. Everyone was very informative on what was happening. I was quite comfortable. The best part was I was only 3 miles from the facility. After the surgery I had zero pain, zero pressure on my eye. Dr. Salehi-Had said it will be blurry for several days, and it was. There was no discomfort at all, besides wearing that plastic patch over the eye. In one week I was back in the water surfing.
I want to thank Dr. Salehi-Had and staff and to you Vanessa for all the help you provided for me.
Michael Kakuuchi
Dr. Salehi is my hero. He worked hard on my left eye (2 hours in surgery), he eased my fears and concerns, explained everything (a fabulous specialist). I told him how great he was, I hope you tell him too. I work in the medical field its different being a patient. But I was impressed with the help and care I received from Dr. Salehi and Rosa.
Johnny Mogallon
Dr. Salehi-Had was AWESOME! Everyone was very helpful, friendly, warm and professional. Even though they were all very busy (due to staffing shortage), they kept their cool, explained everything and kept me informed, and handled everything admirably. They may have been under duress, but they didn’t show it or convey it! A wonderful, well-trained staff doing a WONDERFUL JOB! Your staff has good chemistry and great bedside manner! Kudos A+++++! Thank you!
Boris Galchenko
I was a former patient of South Coast Retina, so I was not happy my insurance company (Talbert) would no longer be able to see Dr. McBeth, but after Dr. McBeth spoke to me I felt better. Dr. McBeth had great things to say about Dr. Salehi-Had. After seeing Dr. Salehi-Had I feel so much better and can't wait to see him again.
Patricia N
His ability to quickly assess the problem. His caring way with my elderly father who has trouble understanding on the first explanation. Doctor was thorough and showed his genuine concern. The procedure my father had great he is completely healed and satisfied. Dr. Salehi is wonderful
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Dr. Salehi has been fabulous...and his support staff outstanding. I feel they are all concerned for my well being...they are friendly, courteous and efficient and I would highly recommend this practice to friends and family. I don't know the names of all those who help me because I cannot see well enough, but I know I always feel cared for by all of them and always look forward to my visits with confidence that the visit will be a positive one.
John M.
Dr. Salehi-Had was very welcoming to me as a new patient, is very knowledgeable and answered my questions, explained my eye condition and further care. My son, who lives in Nevada, was visiting me and went with me to my most recent appointment. He too felt that I have an excellent caring and experienced doctor
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Very impressed of the overall care Dr. Salehi takes with you, talking to you explaining what is going on in your eyes.
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Not only the care given by doctor, medical assistant and office personnel but the encouragement given to me concerning my condition for the present and into the future.
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The doctors great understanding about senior citizens and the patient. Calm way he works with his patients. It is difficult to find a doctor that understands the elderly as he does. Outstanding treatment
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I was impress with Dr. Salehi's friendliness, knowledge, and candor.
Gary T.
Great doctor! Very knowledgeable and professional. I would also like to praise the technician lady! She was also very nice and professional!
Branka J.
I appreciate the fact that Dr. Salehi is my doctor. He is professional, secure, efficient, and kind. I do feel that I am in good hands.
L. Christian
All the office staff is always helpful and courteous.
The office seems very, very busy but everything seems well organized and moves in a steady pace. my concern (if any) would be for the doctor and staff, that they get a break and have some lunch.
The office seems very, very busy but everything seems well organized and moves in a steady pace. My concern (if any) would be for the doctor and staff, that they get a break and have some lunch.
Ramona Manofsky
Truly a concerned doctor.
Julia Marcarelli
I AM GLAD I DON'T HAVE TO FIGHT TRAFFIC TO HUNTINGTON BEACH.THE OFFICE IN TORRANCE IS RIGHT FOR ME. YOU WILL BE MY EYE DR FOR LIFE. THANKS AGAIN AND SEE YOU GUYS IN MARCH.
M. Munroe
I AM GLAD TO FIND DR SALEHI. HE IS A GREAT DOCTOR AND HOPE HE WILL SAVE MY SIGHT.
VERA SCHTAKLEFF
You guys are awesome! I have always liked your service and especially Dr Salehi and his team. Great team effort - Dr Salehi and his team. They have been very patient and polite to all of their clients. Very knowledgeable and excellent service.
MY INITIAL VISIT WAS DUE TO AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CALMING INFLUENCE OF THE STAFF AND DOCTOR MADE A DIFFICULT SITUATION MUCH EASIER.
Andrew Bycoffe
Everyone is concerned and helpful.
William J. Lasley
Dr Salehi does a super job!
I don't have one favorite as all are my favorites.
Mart Malazarte
NICE OFFICE, GREAT STAFF. LIKED THE DOCTOR. NO COMPLAINTS.
