Hossein Asghari, MD Ophthalmology in St. Louis, MO

4.6 out of 5 –

SLUCare Physician Group

1225 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104

Dr. Hossein Asghari specializes in surgical and medical management of complex corneal and cataract-related problems. He performs full thickness and partial thickness corneal transplant surgeries; amniotic membrane transplants for management of anterior segment disorders, such as ulcers or nonhealing defects; and cataract surgeries including those requiring special techniques, such as iris repair or lens suturing.

In addition, Dr. Asghari treats diseases of the ocular surface caused by conditions such as GVHD and Steven Johnson's syndrome. He also treats ocular injuries caused by chemical burns or trauma, lacerations, abrasions or foreign bodies, corneal ulcers and infections, corneal scarring, pterygium and conjunctival cysts.

His research interest is developing less invasive approaches to treating corneal disorders or cataracts.

Dr. Asghari is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

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Rating Breakdown

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Question Breakdown
4.7
Overall Experience
4.7
Listened Carefully
4.7
Explained Things Clearly
4.5
Knew Medical History
4.6
Involved in Care Decisions
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect

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4.6 out of 5

59 ratings,

24 reviews

10/1/2026

He is a very knowledgeable eye doctor. For the first time he told me what could be happening to my eye, even after visiting other eye doctors in the past.

9/24/2026

Dr Asghari is so professional. I have always felt so comfortable with him as my doctor. I feel privileged to have been accepted as his client.

9/15/2026

I am very appreciative to have doctor Asghari perform my surgery. He is very professional and nice.

9/8/2026

He was encouraging and personable.

8/25/2026

Very glad that Dr. Asghari is teaching others to do cataract surgeries. The sense of sight is precious and I'm thankful that he worked on my cases and is passing on his pioneering knowledge.