Kashif M. Iqbal, M.D.

Dr. Kashif Iqbal is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cornea and External Disease. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Iqbal earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Society and Genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating with Highest Departmental Honors and College Honors. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of California, Riverside, followed by residency training in Ophthalmology at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Iqbal completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute. During his fellowship, he trained in cutting-edge techniques in corneal transplantation and refractive surgery while teaching cataract surgery to resident physicians. An active contributor to academic medicine, Dr. Iqbal has published research in peer-reviewed journals and delivered presentations at major international conferences, including meetings of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the World Ophthalmology Congress.

​

Clinical Expertise & Surgical Services

Conditions Treated

• Cataracts, dry eye disease, keratoconus, Fuchs' dystrophy, infectious keratitis, glaucoma screening, diabetic eye care, and macular degeneration

Procedures & Surgical Care

• Advanced Cataract Surgery: Routine and complex cataract surgeries, and premium cataract surgeries including femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, ORA intraoperative aberrometry, and implantation of premium intraocular lenses (toric, multifocal, and Light Adjustable Lenses)

• Refractive Surgery: Laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK)

• Corneal Procedures: Partial-thickness and full-thickness corneal transplants, corneal collagen cross-linking, pterygium excision, and superficial keratectomy for Salzmann's nodules and anterior basement membrane dystrophy

• Laser Surgery: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI), YAG capsulotomy

• Glaucoma: Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

• Eyelid: Eyelid lesion excisions and chalazion incision and drainage

Patient Care Philosophy

Dr. Iqbal believes in treating every patient with the same dedication, empathy, and care he would offer his own family. He takes the time to thoroughly educate his patients on their diagnoses and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions tailored to their visual needs and lifestyle goals.

​

Languages Spoken

• English

• Spanish

Personal Interests

In his free time, Dr. Iqbal enjoys traveling, hiking in national parks, cooking, weightlifting, watching Star Wars and Marvel movies, and spending time with his wife and family.

​

Professional Affiliations

• Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

• Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)