Mohammad Soleimani, MD

Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, is an ophthalmologist, cornea and cataract surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC. He is a professor of clinical ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where he holds the Charles C. Manger III Endowed Chair in Corneal Laser Surgery. He serves as chief of the Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Service at the USC Roski Eye Institute.

Dr. Soleimani is a leader in cornea and refractive surgery. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex corneal and ocular surface diseases, including severe corneal infections, dry eye disease and ocular surface injuries. His expertise also includes corneal transplantation, refractive surgery and the management of complex conditions that can threaten vision. He believes that trust, careful listening and open communication are essential to developing a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s individual needs and goals.

Dr. Soleimani received his medical degree and completed his ophthalmology residency and cornea fellowship at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He subsequently completed fellowships in ocular science, ocular regenerative medicine and ocular surface at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Dr. Soleimani’s research focuses on improving the diagnosis and treatment of corneal and ocular surface diseases, including the use of artificial intelligence for earlier detection of eye infections, regenerative and stem cell-based therapies, and improving outcomes after corneal transplantation and complex eye surgery.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling and exploring new places and cultures. He also enjoys reading and staying engaged with advances in medicine and technology.