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Dr. Shahriar Zarnegar, MD

Dr. Shahriar Zarnegar, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Shahriar Zarnegar, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 249 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (249 reviews)

Practice

910 E Stowell Rd Santa Maria, CA 93454

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zarnegar specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Zarnegar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zarnegar

4.7
249 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
81%
81%
4 star
10%
10%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
3%
3%

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Misdiagnosis resulting in permanent vision impair
I was scheduled for a routine cataract procedure in my right eye February 2023. During the procedure, there was a lot of loud voices and commotion, the next morning at postop, I had no clear vision whatsoever in the right eye, Dr. Zarnegar stated I quote: He did not know what happened. He's never had anything like this happen in his 30 career. It's a terrifying experience when you go in for a simple procedure and end up losing healthy, clear vision in that eye on a permanent basis. Due to the fact that Dr. Zarnegar does not know how to diagnose eye dystrophies, he performed a cataract procedure without diagnosing Fuchs dystrophy. I had to get a cornea transplant Due to all the damage and scar tissue, that transplant failed. When someone has Fuchs dystrophy, it's not recommended a multifocal IOL is not recommended which is what he used. I will never have clear vision in that eye. Lens correction is impossible with the IOL 3K, he used;I am still paying monthly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Julia Steele – Mar 19, 2024
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I AM SO HAPPY WITH THE DOCTORS,I CAN FINALLY SEE.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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ROSIE TREJO – Feb 20, 2020
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Worst experience of my life. I had upper eyelid surgery. Did not listen, consultation was rushed, pushed botox and fillers. Dis not do the surgery right, he offered to do a revision. Was rude about , it. Then he did even a worse job on the revision. Nicking my eye and my nose. I now have a scare on my nose, and I was left with asymmetry, and the eye he nicked is now severely drooping. This has been a nightmare. I want to save others from having the same experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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CA – Oct 05, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide a wide range of eye care with excellence in order to deliver both the best outcomes and the finest experience. We always operate in the best interest of our patients while showing the highest degree of caring, ethics and respect to our patients and each other.

biography

Using the latest in laser and surgical techniques, Dr. Zarnegar specializes in cataract, pterygium and eye-related plastic surgery as well as vision correction surgery including LASIK, Custom LASIK, and intraocular lens implants....read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Saint Louis University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • St John Mercy Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Member

  • English

  • Arabic

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Elite EyeCare Medical Group A Medical Corporation910 E Stowell Rd Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Practice

Office1414 E Main St Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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