
Dr. Payam Amini is a distinguished ophthalmologist and vitreo-retinal surgeon who has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive care for his patients. He is fluent in Farsi, medical Spanish, and prides himself in effectively connecting with his patients and ensuring they have the utmost confidence in the care they are receiving. With his wife Candice, an obstetrician, and four children, Sabrina, William, Andrew and Jack, he enjoys a fulfilling life. In his leisure, Dr. Amini enjoys a variety of sports including, swimming, running, and biking.
Dr. Amini, M.D. enjoys providing the most advanced treatment options, and as a principle investigator in dozens of clinical trials, he has participated in the most cutting-edge research studies to aid his existing patients and to also further advancements in the field of retina.
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
State University of New York
Syracuse, NY
B.S., Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Fellowship
Shiley Eye Center, University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA, 2013
Shiley Eye Center, University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA, 2011
Residency
Shiley Eye Center, University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
Internship
General Surgery
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2012