Amir H. Kashani, MD, PhD
Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Amir H. Kashani
Professional Titles
- Boone Pickens Professor of Ophthalmology
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Amir H. Kashani, M.D., Ph.D. is a retina specialist, surgeon, the Boone Pickens Professor in Ophthalmology and a professor in bioengineering treating patients at Wilmer Eye Institute’s East Baltimore and Columbia locations. Dr. Kashani specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, age-related macular degeneration, epiretinal membranes and retinal detachments as well as other common retinal diseases.
Dr. Kashani is an NIH-funded clinician-scientist studying the pathophysiology of retinal vascular diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular cognitive impairment and dementia in human patients using cutting-edge, noninvasive imaging methods such as optical coherence tomography angiography. He has co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in the scientific literature, several subject reviews, and an ophthalmology handbook titled Optical Coherence Tomography and OCT Angiography: Clinical Reference and Case Studies.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Earlier Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease - Wilmer (Fall 2021)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Diabetic Retinopathy, OCT Angiography, Retinal Vascular Disease, Stem Cell Therapy of Retinal Disease, Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Lab Website
Kashani Lab - Lab Website
- Dr. Amir Kashani and his team are developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic methods to diagnose and treat retinal diseases using advanced imaging methods. These methods can detect the earliest changes in retinal capillaries before they are noticeable to the patient or doctor.
Research Summary
Retinal vascular diseases are among the leading cause of vision loss in the working age and older population. Over decades of life, diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration can lead to dysfunction and abnormal growth of blood vessels.
The earliest pathologic changes in these diseases occur at the level capillaries within and around the retina, but they are undetectable to the naked eye or to the doctor in the clinic until significant damage has been done.
Honors
- Heed Resident Research Symposium (Rank #4)
- Rotary Society Humanitarian Star Award Nominee, Pasadena Rotary Club, 1/1/19
- Honor Award, American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), 1/1/18
- XVII International Symposium on Retina Degeneration Travel Scholarship, BrightFocus Foundation, 1/1/18
- Nominated to The Ophthalmologist's Rising Stars Power List of ophthalmologists in the world, 1/1/17
- Pasadena Top Doctors, Pasadena Magazine (Pasadena CA, USA), 1/1/17
- Nominated to 150 leading innovators in medical and surgical retina, Ocular Surgery News, 1/1/16
- Ron G. Michel's fellowship, 1/1/12
- Heed Ophthalmic Foundation fellow (Society of Heed Scholars), 1/1/12
- Henry and Lilian Nesburn Award, 1/1/09
- Resident Research Award, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Southern California, 1/1/08
- Research Travel Grant, ARVO, 1/1/07
- ARVO Foundation for Research/Retina Research Foundation grant, ARVO, 1/1/06
- Medical Scientist Training Program fellowship, 1/1/99
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Academy for the Advancement of Science
- Society of Heed Scholars
- American Board of Ophthalmology,
Fellow
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
- International Ocular Circulation Society (Founding Member)
- International Ocular Circulation Society (Research Committee Member)
- Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2800
- fax: 410-583-2842
Expertise
Education
Corewell Health and Hospitals
Fellowship, Retina, 2013Keck School of Medicine of USC
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2010Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD PhD, 2006Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2012Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
161 ratings, 48 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Impeccable manners & kind hearted professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr. Kashani is the best! He gave me an update on the condition of my retina; answered my questions regarding some of my recent vision issues; and recommended a physician for followup and possible cataract removoval.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
He was excellent. Dr. Kashani used the same method to numb my eye that [staff] uses. This results in a faster recovery time at home & a lot less pain. I am glad to see that other providers are using the same method of a small numbing injection to the eye & then injection of the Eyelea.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr Kashani is a consummate professional. He is very skilled and very efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr Kashani provides excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Physician is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Understanding and knowledgeable to protect my vision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Excellent al
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
He was friendly and told me about the good condition of my retina.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Provider is excellent. Well spoken, intelligent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Competent. Efficient good communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Excellent in all ways
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr. Kashani was very open and shared my excitement about the good results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr Kashani is very professional and friendly. He answers my questions and provides feedback on my progress since surgery (May 2023)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr.Kashani was extremely knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr. Kashani is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Professional and sincere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
He listened carefully to my concerns and explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Excellen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr Kashani is the absolute BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Great attitude
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
He is excellent, but there needs to be more doctors like him to service all the patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
It was my first visit and I am very pleased.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Waited for well over an hour to be seen by doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
VERY VERY GOOD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Excellent - Knowledeable, friendly, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
In start contrast to Dr. [ ], my last provider in this office, Dr. Kashani went out of his way to be attentive and thorough and not make me feel rushed. He even phoned me when I got home to discuss his further review of my records, and then again when he was unable to reach my rheumatologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
I am grateful for the care that Dr. Kashani provides. I feel that he knows the best care to provide for my condition. I don't ever feel that he jumps to surgery or unnecessary treatment as a course of action. I appreciate that he listens and talks with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
They have been excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Good listener very good at explaining
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
I feel that I am in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Since I started the treatment at your clinic with Dr Kashani my eye health improved very much.Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Extremely competent, cared about my illness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Exceptional physician and excellent communication skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Kashani is extraordinarily efficient and very careful. He takes time to analyze the results of the scan and then moves promptly to treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Very professional as a doctor.