Best Retina Specialists NYC
Dr. Daniel Simhaee
Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
University of Michigan Medical School Class of 2013
NYU Grossman School of Medicine Residency, Ophthalmology, 2014 – 2017
Fellowship
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Flaum Eye Institute, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, 2017-2019
- NY State Medical License 2014 – 2022
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Daniel Simhaee
Dr. Daniel Simhaee grew up in a family of doctors and realized from a young age what a privilege it is to take care of others. He saw how great a contribution his father made in the community he grew up in, which inspired him to pursue a path in medicine as well. Having a detail-oriented nature and an affinity for working with his hands, Dr. Simhaee was naturally drawn to Ophthalmology. He receives a great deal of satisfaction delivering precise care with compassion and kindness. His patients frequently comment on how comfortable and cared for they feel in his hands.
Dr. Simhaee also has a strong personal interest in health and wellness and frequently shares health and fitness tips to friends, family, and his patients. He tries to lead by example and has an active lifestyle which includes yoga, biking, and rock climbing. He has a regular prayer and meditation practice that helps instill kindness, compassion and faithfulness in his work. He often tries to educate his patients about the benefits of a plant-based diet as a way of optimizing their health and improving their vitality. Above all, Dr. Simhaee knows that to be an effective physician it requires more than just academic, clinical, and technical expertise but being in tune to the patient’s psychological, emotional, and social situation as well.
Dr. Simhaee has a natural affinity for languages and you can commonly hear him speak English, Spanish, Farsi, or Hebrew with his patients and their families.
Dr. Simhaee believes in the importance of giving back to his community and is active in community service and philanthropy.
Dr. Simhaee looks forward to meeting you and developing a connection that will hopefully optimize the health of your eyes as well as your overall well being.
Dr. Sarwar Zahid
New York University; Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Masters in Chemistry
University of Michigan Medical School Class of 2013
NYU Grossman School of Medicine Residency, Ophthalmology, 2014 – 2017
Fellowship
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, 2017-2019
- IL State Medical License 2017 – 2023
- NY State Medical License 2014 – 2023
- MI State Medical License 2013 – 2014
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Sarwar Zahid
Dr. Sarwar Zahid attended the University of Michigan Medical School, where he fell in love with ophthalmology. After one year of research at the Kellogg Eye Center, he knew that the subspecialty of retina was his true passion. During this time, Dr. Zahid performed clinical research and authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as a textbook highlighting retinal genetic diseases.
He returned to New York University for Ophthalmology Residency, working at Bellevue Hospital and the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He returned to the Midwest to complete his Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he trained to perform complex retinal surgeries under the guidance of world-class retina specialists.
After two years in practice in Chicago, he returned to New York City to serve his community and be closer to his family. As one of only two Bangladeshi retina specialists in the country and an immigrant himself, Dr. Zahid values serving the immigrant community. He is fluent in Bangla and Spanish, and conversational in Hindi and Urdu.
Dr. Zahid has a particular interest in the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy, complex retinal detachments, and secondary intraocular lens surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Zahid enjoys running, traveling the world, singing, dancing, and DJing. He often DJs at medical conferences and is known in the community as “DJ Schisis”. He is also a foodie that loves the amazing variety of cuisines available in New York.
Dr. Zahid is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing and watching soccer, football, baseball, and basketball. His teams include the Michigan Wolverines, New York Yankees/Mets, Knicks, NYCFC, Real Madrid, and Arsenal.
He is currently affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. Dr. Zahid is board-certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Zahid looks forward to meeting you and providing you with excellent eye care in heart of the city he loves.