{"id":2529,"date":"2026-07-24T13:37:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/?post_type=doctors&#038;p=2529"},"modified":"2026-07-28T18:28:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:28:42","slug":"mehdi-shaaf-m-d","status":"publish","type":"doctors","link":"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/es\/doctors\/mehdi-shaaf-m-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Mehdi Shaaf, MD."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eye Physician &amp; Surgeon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Mehdi Shaaf is board-certified ophthalmologist. He is an expert in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/optical\/comprehensive-eye-exams\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"403\">comprehensive eye care<\/a>, which includes diagnosing and treating diseases of the visual pathways, including tear ducts and eyelids. Dr. Shaaf is also an expert eye surgeon with particular interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/cataract-surgery\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"194\">cataract surgery<\/a> with advanced lens implantation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/glaucoma-treatment\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"206\">glaucoma<\/a> treatment and surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, multiple laser surgeries, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/ophthalmic-plastic-and-reconstructive-surgery\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/ophthalmic-plastic-and-reconstructive-surgery\/\">eyelid surgeries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his free time, Dr. Shaaf looks forward to spending time with his family. He also enjoys hiking, biking and being outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Shaaf is accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with you on all of your eye care needs. Call today to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/request-an-appointment\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.eyecareofsandiego1.net\/request-an-appointment\/\">schedule your appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2529_935bb6-b7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2529_935bb6-b7 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2529_935bb6-b7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{background:#032857;color:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#b7976e;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2529_935bb6-b7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2529_935bb6-b7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2529_935bb6-b7 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2529_567ce0-0a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Awards and Achievements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raymond and Mary Morris Award for Outstanding Research (1997)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Southern Medical Association Medical Students Scholarship (1990)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summa Cum Laude graduate in Chemistry, B.S. (1989)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President\u2019s Honor List every semester (June 1985 &#8211; May 1989)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior of the Year in Department of Chemistry, University of Central Oklahoma (1988-1989)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding Undergraduate Student in the College of Mathematics and Science University of Central Oklahoma (1988-1989)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fleming Scholarship Research Award from Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Summer (1988)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recipient of certificate of appreciation from First Baptist Church of Edmond International Division, eight semesters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listed in Who\u2019s Who Among students in American Universities and Colleges, (1987)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding Freshman Award, (1986)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2<sup>nd<\/sup>, and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> places in University of Central Oklahoma chess tournaments, (1987-1989)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2529_2df4dd-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Education &amp; Training<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>College<\/strong><br>Bachelor of Arts, <strong><em>Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>, Chemistry, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma (May 1989)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical School<\/strong><br>Doctor of Medicine, <strong><em>with distinction<\/em><\/strong>, The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 1993)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transitional Internship<\/strong><br>University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1993-1994)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong><br>Ophthalmology Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas (1995-1998)<br><strong><em>Chief Resident (1997-1998)<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2529_3055ba-ce\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Professional Affiliations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board Certified: American Academy of Ophthalmology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2529_7daf4c-27\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Publications\/Presentations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi:<\/strong> <em>Refractive Keratoplasty, <\/em>21<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Family Practice Intensive Review Course, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Department of Family Practice June 6, 1999<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi: <\/strong><em>Surgically Induced Astigmatism in Clear Cornea vs. Scleral Tunnel Phacoemulsification. <\/em>&nbsp;Presented at Annual Resident\u2019s and Alumni Day Meeting, Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. May 28, 1999<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi:<\/strong> <em>ChromosomalAberrations in Cemento- Ossifying Fibromas of the Orbit. <\/em>Presented at Annual Residents Day Meeting, Little Rock, AR. May 1997<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi: <\/strong><em>Orbital Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia. <\/em>Presented at Annual Resident\u2019s Day Meeting, Little Rock, AR. May 1996<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi;<\/strong> Cagle, Stephen K.; Farris, Bradley K: \u201c<em>Mickey Mouse\u201d Aneurysm Presenting with Cranial Bruit: <\/em>Case Report <em>Neurosurgery, <\/em>Vol. 35, No. 3. Sept 1994<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi;<\/strong> Smith, TD: <em>Synthesis of 9-Kketobicylo [4.21] Nonane. <\/em>Presented in the 24<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Oklahoma Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society, Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma. 1989<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaaf, Mehdi:<\/strong> <em>Staph Aureus Induced Septic Shock in the Immature Pig Fleming Scholars Scientific Reports, 1988. <\/em>Presented in Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. July 1988<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Services:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2529_1ead3a-f5 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2529_1ead3a-f5 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2529_1ead3a-f5 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{background:#032857;color:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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