Dr. Omar Krad, M.D.

Dr. Omar Krad, MD is dedicated to providing exceptional state-of-the-art cataract surgery to the patients of southern California.

Dr. Krad is Board-Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and has a special interest in laser cataract surgery, lens replacement surgery, and laser refractive surgery. In addition to delivering the highest quality surgical treatments, Dr. Krad ensures the most comfortable patient experience possible.

Dr. Krad is a family man and his wife and he are blessed with three beautiful children. His love for the latest technology, attention to detail, and fascination with the eye has led him to pursue a career in ophthalmology. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago magna cum laude, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and minor in Chemistry.

He pursued his Doctor of Medicine degree at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Northwestern University’s Evanston Hospital in Chicago’s Northside, and his Ophthalmology Residency training at Loyola University Medical Center.

Dr. Krad’s friendly Midwestern personality and international awareness has led him to volunteer in multiple medical and surgical missions abroad, including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and the West Bank. His active lifestyle, love for nature, and passion for being outdoors is what brought him to California. He enjoys basketball, running, cycling, surfing, and swimming. He is also a licensed pilot and speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic.