Dr. Ahad Mahootchi

4.9 ( 53 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Ahad Mahootchi

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Dr Mahooctchi is the most compassionate, patient, and caring doctor ever!! I sometimes, as an old RN, can be a little overbearing; yet, he still took the time to listen attentively, while maintaining his composure. I suffer from elevated IOP. Dr Mahootchi has been determined in his relentless persuit to try different medications, with minimal sideffects. And we have successfully achieved that. Now that's a dedicated doctor!!!

Submitted Aug. 17, 2023

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Dr Mahoochi and his staff are extremely knowledgeable.. Dr Mahoochi always treats you with respect and he always makes sure that he explains everything so you understand what’s going on with you.. He’s my nbr 1 Dr I appreciate him and his staff..

Submitted Aug. 25, 2022

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Truly cares about his patients. Very knowledgeable and will take time to answer your questions.

Submitted Aug. 14, 2022

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I have been seeing Dr. Mahootchi for over 15 years. He is a excellent Dr. and he really cares about his patients. I have had both Cataract surgery and eyelid surgery and I could not ask for a better Dr. He is always up to date with new procedures. He is also treating me for Glaucoma. The Staff is also wonderful. Best Dr. in the Tampa Bay area.
I highly recommend him!

Submitted Oct. 2, 2021

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Dr Mahootchi is generally a caring physician and is inquisitive. I wish he would read more about certain medical conditions that affect the eyes. Overall, he is one of the better opthalmologists in the area.

Submitted Aug. 23, 2021

Dr. Ahad Mahootchi's response
Thanks for your review. I read 4-6 hours or more a week in my specialty. Please feel free to contact me at the office if you would like to know more about a condition.

Submitted Aug. 24, 2021

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Had an amazing visit. Staff is knowledgable and kind!

Submitted Jan. 15, 2020

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I’m an 88 year old man who loves to read, but have had to use a magnifying lens to help me read in the early morning. After visiting Dr. Mahootchi and using his skill I can now read better than I have in the past 45 years. I would highly recommend Dr. Mahootchi to anyone who has eye problems.

Submitted Jan. 14, 2020

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I'm a 57 year old commercial fisherman from New England with severe open angle glaucoma and cataracts. I wasn't happy with my eye care where I lived and planned to get my eye fixed in the winter when I we went south. I screened and interviewed numerous Florida eye surgeons for my Glaucoma and Cataract issues. From the beginning Dr. Mahootchi and his staff rose to the top of the list and I chose The Eye Clinic of Florida. After my first visit, I was glad I did. They were professional, supremely competent, confident, warm and friendly. Dr. M. himself was the only one to respond to me directly and consult with me personally. Dr. M. confidently and expertly resolved all my issues and enabled me to do my daily work without glasses - which are a real nuisance on the boat in the fog, splashing and early morning light. I have decided to make the Eye Clinic of Florida my overall eye care provider. I highly recommend you consult with them before you do any eye surgery.

Submitted Sept. 8, 2019

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I DEALT WITH HORRIBLE FLOATERS FOR 10 YEARS, NO ONE COULD HELP, I FOUND DR MAHOOTCHI, I CANNOT BELIEVE THE RESULTS. I HAD BEEN TO SPECIALISTS AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH THE YEARS, AM FROM OVERSEAS, AND WOULD TRAVEL FURTHER FOR HIS SERVICES IF NEEDED. THE CLINIC IS WELL-STAFFED, PROFESSIONAL AND THOROUGH. I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE WITH EYE PROBLEMS TO SEE HIM IF THEY ARE NOT HAVING SUCCESS ELSEWHERE.

Submitted Sept. 7, 2019

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Best cataract surgeon ever!!! That is the only way to describe Dr.Mahootchi. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. When you add a warm and caring personality it completes the total picture. The entire staff is very warm and caring. That includes the office staff and the surgical center staff. I myself was very nervous and hesitant about having my cataracts removed. I can honestly say it was a pleasant experience. If they can put me at ease they could put anybody at ease. On the day of surgery John the anesthesiologist makes you feel very comfortable. Alicia's caring assistance helped me through this experience. My husband had his cataracts removed in Sept. 2018 at a well known cataract center. He sure wishes he had known about Dr. Mahootchi because that's where he would have gone. It was worth the almost hour and a half drive to get there. And because of that they worked with us every step of the way to make the travel time less difficult. The follow up visits with Dr. Huang were exceptional also. He is very knowledgeable and took his time answering any and all of my questions. If you are considering cataract surgery do yourself a favor and go see Dr. Mahootchi at the Eye Clinic of Fla. You will not be sorry. My surgery was in May and June of 2019 and I will remember it very fondly for a long time. Thank You Dr. Mahootchi and Staff. Sincerely, Linda and Frank Quaranda

Submitted June 30, 2019


Dr. Ahad Mahootchi's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Mahootchi is a board certified Ophthalmologist and the Medical Director of the Clinic. Dr. Mahootchi was born in Carbondale, Illinois and grew up in Tennessee. He attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. His Internship in Internal Medicine and Residency in Ophthalmology were also at Vanderbilt. Dr. Mahootchi had the highest academic scholarships to both college and medical school. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and participates in the Maintenance of Certification program every 10 years. Dr. Mahootchi began practice in Zephyrhills in 1997. He has performed over 12,000 eye surgeries. Thousands locally have trusted him with their eye care. Dr. Mahootchi is one of the most experienced cataract eye surgeons in the country with lens implants that correct astigmatism. He was Zephyrhills’ first certified Crystalens eye surgeon and is the most experienced ophthalmologist who performs LASIK and CK in the area. Dr. Mahootchi is one of the most experienced eye doctors in the country with Trulign. Trulign is the astigmatism correcting version of Crystalens. He also treats patients with dry eyes, tearing eyes, corneal problems, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. He performed central Florida’s first DMEK surgery that transplants a single layer of cells to clear the cornea. He also performs eyelid surgery for cosmetic and functional problems. Dr. Mahootchi has a special interest in treating and preventing vision loss for those with diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Languages

  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • English

Education

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (Grad. 1996)

Other Specialties

Areas of Expertise

  • Dry macular degeneration
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Glaucoma
  • Wet macular degeneration
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Cataract surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Dry eyes

Awards & Recognitions

  • PatientsChoice.org has recognized him as a top 10 rated doctor in Florida. He won the Patient’s Choice again this year for the 6th year in a row. The award is given to less than 3% of doctors and based on patient voting.

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
AARP
Aetna
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Coventry Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
First Health Network
Medicare
MultiPlan
Secure Horizons
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare