
M. Reza Neal, MD
Dr. Neal has served as the Medical Director of Anaheim Eye Institute since 2005, where his leadership has been pivotal. Over the past 15 years, he has successfully performed over 40,000 surgical procedures, with specialized training in Laser Vision Correction, Cataract Surgery, and Corneal Transplantation. Dr. Neal has skillfully guided Anaheim Eye through two decades of significant ophthalmic advancements.
He was the first surgeon in the area to enhance cataract surgery safety and accuracy using advanced laser technology. Dr. Neal is also distinguished as the only surgeon locally to establish a private, fully Medicare-credentialed ambulatory surgery center, the Surgical Center of Anaheim Hills. This facility is dedicated exclusively to ophthalmic surgeries, featuring world-class technology and a team devoted to providing the highest standard of care.
With his extensive experience and access to the world’s finest technology, Dr. Neal and his team continue to set benchmarks for excellence in eye care.
Education and Training
- Harvard University, Bachelor’s Degree, 1989
- University of Pennsylvania, Master’s Degree, 1994
- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Medical Degree, 2000
- Vanderbilt University, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2004
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Advanced Ophthalmic Surgery, 2005
Certifications and Honors
- Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2005-Present
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005-Present
- Fellow, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2006-Present
- Voted America’s Best Doctors, 2010 to Present