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About the Practice

About Hashemi Eye Care

A specialized eye care practice built around careful diagnosis, complex cases, research, and education.

2018Founded for specialized ophthalmology care
ComplexFocused on difficult and unresolved concerns
AcademicShaped by research, education, and collaboration

Practice

A different kind of eye care practice

Founded in 2018, Hashemi Eye Care was created as a specialized ophthalmology practice for patients who need more than a routine eye exam. Our office combines advanced clinical care, careful diagnostic evaluation, research, and education in a calm, patient-centered setting.

Many of the patients we see come to us with complex symptoms, unclear diagnoses, or concerns that require a closer look. Our goal is to give each patient the time, attention, and clinical judgment needed to understand the problem clearly and determine the next best step.

Complex Care

Care for complex and unresolved cases

Hashemi Eye Care is frequently consulted for complex, unusual, and unresolved eye and neuro-ophthalmic concerns.

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Detailed history-taking and careful review of prior testing

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Attention to subtle findings that may need specialized evaluation

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Coordinated plans that can involve referring physicians and specialists

These cases often require patience, detailed history-taking, careful review of prior testing, and close attention to subtle clinical findings. For patients who have already undergone prior evaluations without clear answers, our role is to bring fresh attention, specialized expertise, and a thoughtful plan forward.

Leadership

Led by Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi

The practice is led by Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology. Her background in clinical care, surgery, research, and teaching shapes the way the practice approaches patients: with careful listening, diagnostic discipline, and collaboration with other physicians.

Meet Dr. Hashemi

Teaching

A teaching and mentorship environment

The practice hosts residents and clinical learners from partner university programs, giving them exposure to diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.

Clinical learning

Residents and clinical learners gain exposure to advanced ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, diagnostic reasoning, and patient-centered care.

Future physicians

Many clinical technicians are aspiring physicians and health professionals who come to learn in a serious care environment.

Research participation

Team members may contribute to case reports, publications, poster presentations, and conference research as part of their clinical growth.

Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi at the 25th Kuwait Conference of Ophthalmology 2026
Dr. Hashemi at the 25th Kuwait Conference of Ophthalmology.

Research

Research is part of the practice culture

Research and academic contribution are part of the culture at Hashemi Eye Care. Dr. Hashemi and members of the team have contributed to peer-reviewed publications, case reports, poster presentations, and conference research.

This academic mindset benefits the way we evaluate patients. Complex cases require more than routine pattern recognition. They require curiosity, discipline, and the willingness to keep asking better questions.

Alumni

A launchpad for future physicians

Many Hashemi Eye Care alumni have gone on to medical school, residency, and physician careers at respected institutions across the country. We are proud that the practice has become a place where motivated students and future doctors can develop clinical judgment, research experience, and a deeper respect for patient care.

Team Culture

A close clinical team

Our team works closely together because complex care requires coordination. From front desk communication to diagnostic testing, imaging coordination, patient education, and follow-up, each part of the visit matters.

We aim to create an environment where patients feel heard, where details are not rushed, and where clinical decisions are explained clearly.

Hashemi Eye Care team members together in the Encino office
Team members together in the Encino office.

Appointments

When the case requires more time, focus, and judgment.

Contact the office to request an appointment or learn more about the doctors who lead care at Hashemi Eye Care.