I first visited Dr. Ghiasi' s office on August 28, 2025, after being told that I needed cataract…read moresurgery on my left eye. Before leaving the office that day, I was scheduled for surgery in December 2025 and was given a list of requirements that had to be completed before the procedure.
Over the next several months, I spent a significant amount of time preparing for this surgery. I had to schedule and attend multiple appointments at different medical offices, including visits to my family doctor for an EKG, blood work, and surgical clearance. Because I also have macular edema, I was required to receive my regular eye injection before surgery. All required records and test results were completed and sent to Dr. Ghiasi's office well before the scheduled surgery date.
At my pre-surgery appointment, Dr. Ghiasi
told me that a medication needed for the surgery was on backorder and might delay the procedure. This explanation did not make sense to me because my surgery had been scheduled for months, and it seemed like any medication shortages should have been known much earlier. In my opinion, this felt more like an excuse than a legitimate reason for concern.
During that same visit, I was told that a standard lens would be used for my cataract surgery. However, I was later asked to pay $430 out of pocket, which I paid over the phone after being told the surgery would proceed. To this day, I do not understand why I was charged this amount if a standard lens was being used. My insurance said that additional out-of-pocket charges are typically associated with premium lens options, not standard lenses.
After months of preparation, multiple appointments, medical testing, obtaining clearances, and paying the requested fee, I was shocked when the surgery was canceled only two days before the scheduled date. The office provided another explanation that I found difficult to believe after everything that had already happened.
At the time of the cancellation, I was rescheduled for February 2026. However, the office later called again and left a message saying that appointment would also need to be postponed. By that point, I had completely lost confidence in the office and no longer felt comfortable trusting them with my care, so I did not return the call.
From August 2025 until the final cancellation and postponement, I invested months of my time, energy, and effort preparing for this surgery. The repeated delays, last-minute cancellation, lack of clear communication, and unexplained $430 charge caused unnecessary stress and frustration.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Dr. Ghiasi or this office.
