Ehsan Rahimy, M.D.
Ophthalmology
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Medical groups
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Hospitals
- Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center
About me
Philosophy of care
I strive to deliver state-of-the-art, yet personalized retinal care for my patients in the most compassionate manner. I believe in a shared decision-making approach where, together, we can create a management plan that best suits your individual ophthalmic needs and optimizes your quality of vision. It is just as important for you to understand the basis for what brings you into the office – not just the “what,” but also the “why” and I take great pride in educating and empowering my patients with that information.
Personal interests
Outside of Medicine, Dr. Rahimy enjoys playing recreational sports and staying active outdoors in the San Francisco Bay Area.
More About This Provider
Dr. Rahimy primarily focuses on the surgical management of retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and macular pucker, and performs these surgeries every week. He utilizes the latest cutting edge surgical techniques and instrumentation to maximize functional outcomes for his patients while minimizing discomfort during the healing process. In the clinic, Dr. Rahimy specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusions, other causes of macular edema, central serous retinopathy, myopic degeneration, retinal tears, retinal holes, lattice degeneration, and vitreous detachment.
Honors in Ophthalmology:
Elected Member, The Retina Society (2019)
Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2019)
Senior Honor Award, American Society of Retina Specialists (2018)
The Ophthalmologist Power List – top 50 rising stars in ophthalmology (2017)
Ophthalmology Times New MD Writers Program Winner (2016)
PAFMG Physician Recognition Award as a Pioneer in Healthcare (2016)
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Honor Award (2016)
Fostering Innovative Retina Stars of Tomorrow (FIRST) Program (2016)
William Tasman Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award (2015)
Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2014-2015)
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Award (2014-2015)
American Academy of Ophthalmology's Advocacy Program Ambassador (2014)
Pepose-Saltzman Young Investigator ARVO Award (2013)
Dr. Henry & Lilian Nesburn Award (2013)
Devgan Outstanding Surgical Resident Award (2013)
Publications:
Dr. Rahimy has over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, has contributed to more than 100 abstracts presented at national and international ophthalmic meetings where he is a frequent invited speaker to, and has numerous first-authored book chapters as well as other non-peer reviewed articles. His research interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, novel retinal imaging platforms, and telemedicine in ophthalmology. He has a particular interest in the interplay between technology and medicine, notably with emerging AI and deep learning platforms, and how ongoing advancements and further integration will transform healthcare delivery in the future.
At a glance
Training & education
Board certifications
- Ophthalmology
My experience
Procedures
- Assessment and Treatment of Traumatic Eye Injury
- Fluorescein Angiogram
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Retinal Surgery
- Surveillance for Medication-Related Eye Disease
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Conditions
- Acute arthritis
- Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Corneal Injury
- Detached Retina
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Eye Problems
- Eye Trauma
- HIV-Related Eye Disease
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Holes
- Macular Pucker
- Ocular Side Effects of Medications
- Ocular Trauma
- Retinal Vascular Disease
- Retinal Vascular Occlusion
- Vitreo Retinal Diseases
Reasons for visit
- Clinical Research
Accepted insurance
Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Select EPO
- Aetna Select Open Access
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna Student Health Program
- Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
- Health Fund POS
- HMO
- HMO Deductible Plans
- Managed Choice POS
- National Advantage Plan (NAP)
- Open Access Elect Choice EPO
- Open Access Managed Choice POS
- Open Choice PPO
- Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
- Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
- Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
- Traditional Choice
Alignment
- Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO)
- Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO)
- Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
Anthem Blue Cross of California
- Advantage HMO
- Advantage PPO (Tier 1)
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
- Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
- Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
- Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
- Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
- Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
- Behavioral Health Program
- BlueCard
- CareAdvocate PPO
- Direct Access
- Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
- GeoBlue
- Indemnity
- Managed Care Services
- My Choice PPO
- SmartSense
Blue Shield of California
- Active Choice PPO
- Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
- Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
- Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network
- Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
- Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) PlanNote:
- PPO Benefit Level
- Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
- Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
- Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
- Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- BlueCard Plan
- Federal Employee Program - PPONote:
- FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
- Indemnity
- PERS Platinum PPO
- Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
- UC Care PPO
- University of California HealthSavings+
- Vital Shield 900 Plans
Central California Alliance for Health
- TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)Note:
- (Santa Cruz County - established patients only)
Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations
- Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
- Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO)
- Cigna International Plan
- Commercial HMO/POS
- EPO Plan
- Indemnity Plan
- Network HMO/POS
- Open Access Plus (PPO)
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations
- ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group
- ELECT POS, Large and Small Group
- Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees)
- Health Net PPO
- PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California
- Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group
- SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group
- Seniority Plus (Employer HMO) - Medicare Advantage all Employer --Sponsored plans
- WellCare Low Premium
- WellCare No Premium
HealthSmart
- HealthSmart Preferred Provider OrganizationNote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
Multiplan
- PPONote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
Pacific Health Alliance
- PPONote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems, Inc.)
- PPONote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
Provider Networks of America
- PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
- DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)Note:
- (Santa Clara County - established patients only)
SCAN
- SCAN Compass (HMO)Note:
- Alameda County only
Sutter Health Plan
- Individual and Family Plan HMO
- Large and Small Group HMO
TRICARE
- Extended Care Option (ECHO)
- Prime
- Prime Remote
- Reserve Select
- Retired Reserve
- Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra)
- Young Adult
UnitedHealthcare
- Definity Health
- Health Plan of Nevada (HMO)
- Sierra Health and Life (PPO)
- Signature Freedom (SDHP)
- Signature Independence (Indemnity)
- Signature Value (HMO)
- Signature Value Alliance HMO (includes CalPERS & AON Exchange)
- Surest
- United Global Affiliate Indemnity Plan
- United Indemnity Plan
- United Managed Indemnity Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Choice (non-tiered)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus (non-tiered)
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO (includes CalPERS)
- UnitedHealthcare Nexus ACO OA
- UnitedHealthcare Nexus ACO R - Tiered Benefit ProgramNote:
- participating at Tier 2
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select and Select Plus (PPO)
- US Behavioral Health Plan, California
Valley Health Plan - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations
- Classic Commercial HMO Plan only
Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.
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