Ophthalmology
Kamran Riaz, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Dr. Kamran Riaz is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. He treats conditions such as corneal endothelial dysfunction (e.g., Fuchs' dystrophy requiring DMEK), astigmatism, and complex anterior segment disorders, performing advanced procedures including femtosecond laser-assisted arcuate keratotomies, triple DMEK surgery with aberration-neutral or monofocal IOLs, and innovative implants like the HumanOptics artificial iris—the
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Education & Training
- University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School — M.D., 2008
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2009-2012
- UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas — Fellowship, Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery, 2012-2013
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
2023-2025 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dean McGee Eye Institute
Languages
English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
Experience
18+ years in practice