KATHRYN NAJAFI-TAGOL, M.D.

In 2004, Dr Kathryn K. Najafi-Tagol founded Eye Institute of Marin with the intent to be a regional leader in comprehensive eye care emphasizing personalized treatment and patient education. With her highly trained staff, Dr Najafi-Tagol continues to provide first class Ophthalmologic care in a state-of-the-art facility for all her patients’ needs. This includes the best technology available for the treatment of routine as well as serious eye conditions including Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye, Macular Degeneration, and Dry Eyes.

After graduating with honors with a BS in Chemistry from UC Davis, Dr. Najafi-Tagol completed her doctoral degree at UCLA Medical School in 1995. Throughout her career as clinical researcher, author, inventor, physician and surgeon, she has been at the forefront of medical and surgical treatment for eye diseases. As well as the Director of the Eye Institute of Marin, Dr Najaf-Tagol is currently the Chief of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at MarinHealth Medical Center.

Credentials and accolades aside, the hallmark of Dr. Najafi-Tagol’s practice is that she listens. “I believe in offering the best quality care possible to my patients,” she says. “This starts by being a good listener. You can identify many problems just by listening to your patients’ description of their problem.” A natural extension is patient education. “I want each patient to thoroughly understand his or her condition and I encourage questions. I also stress the importance of regular vision check-ups and screenings for eye diseases.”

Your eyesight is a precious gift. Dr. Najafi-Tagol can help you preserve it for a lifetime!