Dr. Pirouz is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, complex retinal tears and detachments, floaters, ocular inflammation, macular holes, macular puckers, pediatric retinal diseases, retinopathy of prematurity, and inherited diseases of the retina.
Dr. Pirouz received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a focus in molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He obtained his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and shortly thereafter, returned to California completing his ophthalmology residency at Gaven Herbert Eye Institute at University of California, Irvine. While there, he served as the chief resident. Finally, he completed his subspecialty vitreoretinal fellowship at the Shiley Eye Center at University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Pirouz has an extensive background in retinal research and has authored numerous papers in peer-reviewed ophthalmology literature. He is a principle investigator of many landmark international clinical trials providing access to cutting-edge therapeutic options for patients suffering from diseases, many of which cause blindness.
Dr. Pirouz is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of societies including the American Society of Retina Specialists and Orange County Society of Ophthalmology. He holds hospital affiliations at many local facilities, including St. Jude Medical Center, Children Hospital Orange County (CHOC), Anaheim Memorial Regional Medical Center, and Los Alamitos Medical Center.
Fluent in both Farsi and English, Dr. Pirouz enjoys spending time with his wife Shiva (a dentist), and three children in his spare time. His favorite part of the day is reading bedtime stories to his kids!
