>Dr. Kawji is a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist and surgeon. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the retina, macula, and vitreous.
He performs medical and surgical treatments (including laser surgery) for:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration (AMD)
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Retinal detachment
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Macular hole
- Macular pucker
- Macular edema
- Other retinal conditions
Training For A Retina Specialist
Dr Kawji attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston for his Internal Medicine training. Next, he joined the team at Doheny Eye Institute & the University of Southern California (USC) for a clinical research fellowship in Ophthalmology. Subsequently, he was granted a residency in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Indiana University program, one of the largest training programs in the country.
This was followed by a 2-year fellowship in Retina & Vitreous Surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he worked with renowned ophthalmologists and retina surgeons and gained extensive experience in medical and surgical retina. Then, Dr Kawji returned to Southern California where he has been in private practice since 2013.
Dr. Kawji is the only retina specialist in Orange County who is double board-certified in Ophthalmology & Internal Medicine. This unique combination enables him to have a better understanding of the overall health of his patients and how different systemic diseases interact with eye health.
Teaches Eye Doctors
Dr. Kawji has given numerous educational presentations and has lectured nationally at scientific meetings and conferences. He has also contributed to various publications on diverse ophthalmic subjects.
Dr. Kawji is well-known among his peers for his advanced surgical skills and has performed thousands of major and minor retina surgeries with excellent results. In addition, he has participated in multiple research trials involving new drugs to treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, & retinal vein occlusion.
In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, tennis, and spending time with his wife & 3 kids. He is fluent in English & Arabic.
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
California Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons (CAEPS)
Orange County Society of Ophthalmology (OCSO)
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Hospital Affiliations
Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach, CA
Hoag Memorial Hospital, Irvine, CA
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA
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Mary Deguelle
a week agoDr. Kawji was extremely important to diagnosing my eye problems. He then sent me on to the next specialists I needed for treatment of same. He was brilliant in his care, making sure I understood my future care. Thank you Dr Kawji!
Donna Trubo
4 months agoDr. Kawji is a superb physician. We were referred to him several years ago, and credit him with saving the vision in my husband’s eye. He is currently treating my husband for a similar problem, and we are confident that we are in good hands.
jane clark
2 months agoExcellent physician, Dr Kawji took time and addressed my issues. He is very kind and knowledgeable. Office staff were very nice and efficient. I highly recommend Dr Kawji.
Noelle Grant
5 months agoMy first appointment with Dr. Kawji was excellent. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, very personable, friendly, and easy to converse with. I look forward to my future visits with him!
Rosalind Freeman
5 months agoMy son accompanied me to my appointment with Dr. Kawji. Since this was a new experience for both of us, we found Dr. Kawji to be informative and easily discussed the importance of our visit. He invited my son to observe the cataract formation. I was pleased my son was included in the exam. My son and I have a very positive impression of Dr. Kawji. I am happy I was referred to him. I will recommend Dr. Kawji to any of my friends undergoing catarac surgery.