Daniel D. Esmaili, M.D.

“As a retina specialist, I feel privileged that my patients trust me with the precious gift of sight. I approach each patient as if they were my family member and aim to combine the most cutting edge technology with compassion and respect to provide each patient with a course of treatment that is customized to their unique needs.”

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Retina Specialist

Dr. Daniel D. Esmaili is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous, with a special interest in treating age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion.

Dr. Esmaili is an accomplished author, researcher, and presenter who has participated in numerous research studies and clinical trials, authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and presented at local and national scientific meetings.

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Education and Specialized Training

Dr. Esmaili earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences from University of California, Los Angeles and received his Doctor of Medicine (with the highest distinction) from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

He completed a transitional internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital, followed by ophthalmology residency training at Doheny Eye Institute.

Dr. Esmaili then completed a prestigious two-year surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear of Harvard Medical School, where he was selected as Chief vitreoretinal fellow. He later served as full-time academic faculty and Medical Director of a Retina Consultants satellite practice.

Research, Communication, and Patient Care

Dr. Esmaili has received multiple honors, including being named to Super Doctors of Southern California for three consecutive years.

His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, vitreomacular interface disorders, and retinal detachment, with care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Services Performed

Dr. Esmaili provides extraordinary care in a wide field of services, including:

  • Retina Treatments

  • Medical management of retinal & macular diseases

  • Surgical management of retinal & macular diseases (including retinal detachment care)

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