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  • Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 33 years of experience
  • The Eye Clinic of Florida 6739 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
  • (813) 774-3967

Brief Intro

Dr. Mahootchi is a board certified Ophthalmologist and founder of The Eye Clinic of Florida. The Eye Clinic of Florida provides world class cataract and specialty ophthalmic surgery at prices all can afford.

Dr. Mahootchi is one of Florida's most rated and highest rated cataract, glaucoma and eyelid surgeons. PatientsChoice.org has recognized him as a top 10 doctor in Florida. He won the Patient's Choice again this year for the 13th year in a row.

With 24 years of experience, he has performed over 25,000 eye surgeries. He has the distinction of over 20 years of experience with astigmatism correcting implants, laser vision correction and is currently the most experienced surgeon in the country with XEN Gel Stent implants for glaucoma

We lead the area in novel, new, and combination eye and eyelid surgery with a focus on avoiding the unnecessary and providing the best outcomes.

Our dry eye program using unfrozen autologous serum has been copied around the country. He was the first in the nation to use Pre-loaded PDEK for corneal transplantation. We continue to pioneer the reversal of fat loss around the eye due to glaucoma medication. Our trans-foveal Yellow Micropulse Laser Treatment has saved 100's of patients 1000's of intra-vitreal injections for diabetes and macular degeneration.

Dr. Mahootchi was born in Carbondale, Illinois and grew up in Tennessee. He attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. His Internship in Internal Medicine and Residency in Ophthalmology were also at Vanderbilt. Dr. Mahootchi had the highest academic scholarships to both college and medical school. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and participates in the Maintenance of Certification program every 10 years. He is past president of the Tampa Bay Ophthalmology Society.

Dr. Mahootchi began practice in Zephyrhills in 1997. Thousands locally have trusted him with their eye care. He also is a leader in effective new glaucoma treatments such as Hydrus, Cyclo G and iStent inject and XEN gel stents. . He also treats patients with dry eyes, tearing eyes, corneal problems, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Vanderbilt University Medical Center - 1996

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Vanderbilt, School of Medicine - 1992

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese
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Location & Hours

  • The Eye Clinic of Florida
  • 6739 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Cataract
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Keratitis
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Melanoma
  • Rosacea
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Thyroiditis
  • Unattractive Smile
  • Eye Allergies
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Corneal Disease
  • Dry Eyes
  • Eye Floaters
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Treatment of Refractive Errors (LASIK)
  • Blurring of Vision
  • Blurry Vision
  • Eyestrain
  • Eye Trauma
  • Visual Loss
  • Distorted Vision
  • Droopy Eyelids
  • Lower Eyelid Problems
  • Ptosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Neck Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • J-Plasma
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Glaucoma Visual Field and Tonometry Testing
  • Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Dermal Fillers
  • CO2 laser peels
  • IPL Laser
  • Astigmatism Correction
  • Crystalens
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Eye Health Exams
  • Ptosis repair
  • Botox (Botulinum toxin)
  • Fat Transfer and Fillers
  • Body Contouring
  • Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
  • Secondary Cataract
  • Lens and Cataract Procedures
  • Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
  • Eyelid Ptosis Repair
  • CO2RE Complete Facial Rejuvenation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Wellcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health First Health Plans
  • CHAMPVA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • AARP
  • AvMed
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • Priority Health
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36