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Amarpreet Brar

Amarpreet Brar

Amarpreet Brar

M.D., F.A.C.S.

Amarpreet Brar

After graduating from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, Dr. Brar completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma’s Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. He then returned to Southern California where he had grown up skiing, swimming and playing basketball, to pursue a career in ophthalmology. Today, Dr. Brar specializes in advanced surgical procedures for cataracts and LASIK laser eye correction. He is also an expert in implanting multifocal, accommodating, Toric and monofocal intraocular lenses.

Dr. Brar is a member of numerous respected professional societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has also been published in respected medical journals on topics related to optic neutritis in children and subfoveal surgery for removal of choroidal neovascular membranes in submission to ophthalmology. In addition, Dr. Brar lectures frequently on topics related to refractive surgeries.

In his spare time, Dr. Brar likes to spend time with his wife and two children. His hobbies include skiing and scuba diving, and he is active in coaching youth sports.

Medical Education

University of California, San Diego, CA

B.S., Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

M.D.

Professional Training

Transitional Internship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Oklahoma, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, OK

University & Hospital Positions

    • Chief of Ophthalmology, Little Company of Mary Hospital
    • Torrance Memorial Hospital
    • South Bay Surgery Center
    • Volunteer faculty at Harbor UCLA Hospital Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute
    • Pacific Hills Surgery Center
    • Placentia Linda

Professional Certification

    • Allegretto Laser Certification
    • C-LASIK Certification
    • Z-LASIK Femto LDVTM Crystal Line
    • LenSx®
    • VISX Laser Certification
    • Visian ICL
    • ORA Systems

Board Certification

2001 American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Affiliations

    • American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

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