Ali A. Zaidi, M.D.
Dr. Ali Zaidi is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery and the treatment of retinal and macular diseases. A Bay Area native, Dr. Zaidi is committed to caring for his patients with the same attention and compassion he would give his own family.
Expertise
Dr. Zaidi specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and retinal detachments. He provides advanced medical and surgical care tailored to preserve and restore vision.
Languages
English, Hindi and Spanish.
Training
Fellowship
Vitreoretinal Surgery, Schie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Residency
Ophthalmology, Schie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Medical School
MD, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
undergrad
BA with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University
More About Dr. Zaidi
Academic
During his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Scheie Eye Institute, Dr. Zaidi received an award for excellence in teaching. He serves on the faculty at California Pacific Medical Center, where he teaches ophthalmology residents. Dr. Zaidi has also published research in leading ophthalmology journals including Ophthalmology and Retina.
Memberships
Dr. Zaidi is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Personal
Outside of work, Dr. Zaidi enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and international travel. He has spent extensive time in Europe, Morocco, Ethiopia, South Africa, and India.
