SLUCare Physician Group
Hossein Asghari, MD
Ophthalmology

4.7 out of 5 –
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone
314-268-4010Dr. 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.
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.
About Me
Gender
Male
Languages
Farsi
Education
University of Louisville School of Med
Fellowship, 2014
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Residency, 2004
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Ser
Medical School, 1997
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Fellowship, 2008
Certifications
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Drug Enforcement Administration
Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
87 ratings,
34 reviews
11/18/2025
Very knowledgeable
11/8/2025
Excellent and patient person/doctor
11/5/2025
I was late but they still took me in and did My eye
11/1/2025
I would like him to be my provider if or when ever I need this care
10/11/2025
He was very caring and he knows his craft
Map & Directions
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104




