HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Adam Ahmadi, MD. Dr. Ahmadi is the Medical Director of Good Shepherd Ophthalmology, a new clinic offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for routine and complex eye diseases.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ahmadi to Good Shepherd,” shared Art Mathisen, GSHCS President & CEO. “His expertise in ophthalmology is a much-needed specialty to bring to our region, ensuring our patients receive the high-quality care they deserve close to home.”
Dr. Ahmadi completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and a Surgical Glaucoma Fellowship at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ahmadi is Board-Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He’s a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
“I am deeply committed to caring for my patients with the same compassion and respect I would offer a family member,” stated Dr. Ahmadi. “I tailor surgical decision-making and outcomes to each patient’s individual visual needs and lifestyle. I strongly believe that early diagnosis and timely intervention – using the full range of medical and surgical modalities at my disposal – are essential to achieving optimal outcomes.”
Good Shepherd Ophthalmology services include:
- Cataract Surgery
- Surgical and Medical Treatment of Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Wet and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Vascular Events Involving the Eye, such as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Thyroid Related Eye Disease
- Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- Ocular Manifestation of Rheumatologic Conditions, including:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- SLE (Lupus)
- Excisional Biopsy of Periocular Growth
- Ectropion Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Pterygium Removal with Antimetabolite
- Amniotic Membrane Grafting
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ahmadi enjoys spending time with his wife and son and exploring the outdoors. “My family and I are eager to be part of this community and look forward to exploring Oregon,” shared Dr. Ahmadi.
Dr. Ahmadi is welcoming new patients at Good Shepherd Ophthalmology, located at 1050 W Elm Ave, Suite 170 in Hermiston, OR. Call 541.667.3882 or request an appointment online at https://www.gshealth.org/ophthalmology.
