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Dr. Aziz Khanifar, MD

Dr. Aziz Khanifar, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Aziz Khanifar, MD is an ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

8630 Fenton St Ste 1104 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telehealth available

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Dr. Khanifar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Khanifar

4.8

31 ratings, 22 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jessica – Jan 15, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Cynamen – Apr 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Rick – Jun 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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May 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. Raad – May 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George H. – May 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rosa – Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon Sweeney – Apr 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Louise Wilson – Mar 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie Taskes – Sep 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Bert Kaplan – Jul 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Camille Battle – Jun 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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RW in Silver Spring – Jun 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
D. Jackson – Mar 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Madlyn Bynum – Sep 21, 2019
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"It's equally important to follow and absorb the science—and listen to and devote sufficient time and attention to the patient. One ensures you're providing the best possible medical care while the other is essential to developing the sort...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Duke Eye Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt Eye Inst

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office8630 Fenton St Ste 1104 Silver Spring, MD 20910
1

Practice

Kimberly Home Health Care8630 Fenton St Silver Spring, MD 20910
2

Practice

The Retina Group of Washington PLLC9131 Piscataway Rd Ste 500 Clinton, MD 20735
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr
    Fairfax, VA 22033
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

    8118 Good Luck Rd
    Lanham, MD 20706
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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