Not accepting new patients
Dr. Fahad H. Khan, MD
- Speaks
- English, Hindi, Bengali
Overview
Dr. Fahad H. Khan is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon at Vision Specialists of California in downtown San Diego, a practice that has served the area since the 1980s. A Southern California native, he studied at the University of California, San Diego.
He earned his medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine, completed an internal medicine internship at St. Mary’s Medical Center, trained in ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Khan focuses on advanced laser procedures for glaucoma and is certified in several minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) that can be performed at the same time as cataract surgery. He operates at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Bengali
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (619) 501-9050
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Primary open-angle glaucoma
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Normal-tension glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- Pseudoexfoliation and pigmentary glaucoma
- Secondary glaucoma
- Cataract with glaucoma
Procedures Performed
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma tube shunt surgery
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
- Visual field and OCT testing
Credentials
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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Education & Training
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Other Degree
University of California, San Diego
Undergraduate degree
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Medical School2013
Creighton University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Internship
St. Mary's Medical Center
Internal medicine
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Residency
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ophthalmology
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Fellowship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Glaucoma
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Admitting privileges, San Diego, CA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Fahad H. Khan?
Call Vision Specialists of California at (619) 501-9050 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Fahad H. Khan?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Fahad H. Khan specialize in?
Dr. Fahad H. Khan practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Glaucoma surgery, Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery, Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and Glaucoma monitoring.
Where does Dr. Fahad H. Khan practice?
Dr. Fahad H. Khan sees patients at Vision Specialists of California, 233 Lewis Street, San Diego, CA 92103.
Is Dr. Fahad H. Khan accepting new patients?
Dr. Fahad H. Khan is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Fahad H. Khan speak?
Dr. Fahad H. Khan speaks English, Hindi and Bengali.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fahad H. Khan affiliated with?
Dr. Fahad H. Khan is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
Where did Dr. Fahad H. Khan train?
Dr. Fahad H. Khan studied medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine and completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
About This Profile
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