Education

UCLA – Bachelor of Arts, Business-Economics
UCSF School of Medicine – M.D.
USC/Doheny Eye Institute – Residency
USC/Doheny Eye Institute – Fellowship, Medical Retina

Meet Dr. Elda Aghaian, MD

Dr. Elda Aghaian is a board-certified ophthalmologist providing comprehensive eye care for adults. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of ophthalmology, including cataract management, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and ocular surface conditions. She combines her academic training, clinical precision, and compassionate approach to deliver personalized care that prioritizes both vision and overall eye health.

Dr. Aghaian’s passion for ophthalmology is deeply personal. Several of her own family members have been affected by degenerative eye diseases, giving her a profound understanding of the impact vision loss can have on one’s quality of life. This perspective has shaped her philosophy of care — one grounded in empathy, education, and partnership with her patients.

A Southern California native, Dr. Aghaian graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Business-Economics, ranking among the top 15 students in her major. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, where she was awarded the Dean’s Research Fellowship for her work on viral axonal transport, later published in the Journal of Virology.

She completed her internship at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, earning the Intern of the Year Award, followed by residency and fellowship training at the Doheny Eye Institute and LAC/USC Medical Center, one of the nation’s premier ophthalmology programs.

From 2010 to 2024, Dr. Aghaian was an ophthalmologist at Glendale Eye Medical Group before joining the faculty at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where she built a reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.

Today, Dr. Aghaian leads her private practice in Newport Beach, providing comprehensive ophthalmic care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. Fluent in Spanish and Armenian, she is dedicated to serving a diverse community with cultural understanding and personalized attention.

“I believe in taking the time to listen to my patients’ concerns and to educate them about their eye health. Every patient deserves compassion, understanding, and a personalized plan for preserving their vision.” — Dr. Elda Aghaian

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