AGEI named Best LA LASIK Surgeons by Los Angeles Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine has named Ophthalmologists and noted LASIK and cataract surgeons Dr. Kerry Assil and Dr. Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur to its Top Doctors list for the fourth consecutive year. The influential Top Doctors list is based on a physician’s standing within their peer group, as determined by a survey of 1,400 doctors in Los Angeles County.
Dr. Kerry Assil, one of the world’s foremost experts in eye surgery, formed the Assil Gaur Eye Institute (AGEI) in 1995 with Dr. Robert Sinskey, known as the father of modern cataract surgery. AGEI is recognized for its standard-setting level of care and continuous efforts to advance the fields of laser refractive surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
Dr. Assil treats patients from around the world, including other eye surgeons, industry leaders, athletes, medical professionals, and celebrities. In addition to training more than 14,000 physicians in refractive and cataract surgery, Dr. Assil served as the Distinguished Professor lecturer at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Baylor, Tokyo, UCLA, and a host of other leading Universities.
Dr. Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur is a Board-Certified, fellowship-trained cataract, LASIK, and Glaucoma Specialist, with training and experience developed at nationally renowned ophthalmic institutions, including Tufts Medical Center/New England Eye Center and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston-Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary.
She’s performed thousands of cataract, glaucoma, and LASIK surgeries, including the implantation of premium intraocular lenses such as multifocal, extended-depth focus, and toric implants with Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) system as well as Laser-Assisted Cataract surgery.
“Both Avneet and I being recognized by our peers is a prestigious reward in and of itself,” said Dr. Assil, who has performed more than 70,000 eye surgeries and has authored or contributed to more than 100 textbooks. “But our patients are the real beneficiaries of the clinic’s ongoing goal of providing the highest level of eye care in the nation.”
Assil Gaur Eye Institute is nationally recognized for its continuous efforts to advance the fields of laser refractive surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
AGEI specializes in:
Cataract surgery – including Premium and Laser-Assisted cataract surgery, having pioneered the introduction of many premium lenses, including FDA-supervised studies.
Laser refractive surgery – including the new state-of-the-art Eagle Vision® LASIK developed by Dr. Assil.
Intraocular refractive lens implantation
Management of Dry Eye Syndrome
And many more procedures.
Why choose Assil Gaur Eye Institute for your eye care?
When Los Angeles Magazine names a physician to its Top Doctors list, that recognition carries real weight. The distinction is peer-nominated and peer-reviewed, meaning the doctors voting are the same specialists patients trust with their own families’ care. For anyone searching for the best ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, that methodology matters more than any self-reported claim. Assil Gaur Eye Institute is proud to have its surgeons recognized among LA Magazine Top Doctors, reflecting the clinical excellence and surgical innovation that define every patient experience at AGEI.
That recognition was earned. AGEI’s surgeons have performed over 100,000 vision correction procedures and have trained more than 14,000 ophthalmologists worldwide. Dr. Assil pioneered the proprietary Eagle Vision LASIK protocol, a precision-driven approach to laser vision correction trusted by elite athletes including LeBron James and NBA All-Stars. The institute has also led FDA-supervised clinical studies on premium intraocular lenses, including the enVista IOL, placing AGEI at the forefront of refractive lens innovation before those technologies reached the broader market.
Beyond vision correction, AGEI offers world-class depth across the full spectrum of eye care. Glaucoma patients benefit from specialist-led diagnosis and treatment. Retinal surgery, corneal reconstruction, and iris repair are performed by dedicated subspecialists. Oculoplastics and aesthetic eye procedures round out a practice that treats the whole eye, not just a single condition. These specialties have earned peer recognition, which is why patients across Southern California choose AGEI when they want the very best.
To schedule your complimentary evaluation or to learn more about any of our advanced services, call 866-945-2745 or request an appointment here. Be seen by doctors your peers have already recognized as the best in Los Angeles.
Trusted by Patients and Celebrities Alike
When you are choosing an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, peer recognition matters. So does the company a practice keeps. At Assil Gaur Eye Institute, world-class care has attracted some of the most discerning patients in the world, from NBA superstars to Academy Award-winning performers.
NBA legend LeBron James chose AGEI’s proprietary Eagle Vision LASIK for his vision correction, trusting the same precision and advanced technology that has guided over 100,000 successful surgeries. Dwyane Wade turned to AGEI for his Eye Freckle Removal, a specialized conjunctival nevus procedure that demands both surgical artistry and elite clinical expertise. Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin is among the many patients who have described their experience at AGEI with one simple phrase: “I knew I was going to the very best.”
These are not endorsement deals. These are real patients who researched their options, weighed their choices, and selected AGEI because the credentials, the outcomes, and the reputation spoke for themselves. That same reputation is exactly what the LA Magazine Top Doctors recognition reflects. When your peers in medicine nominate you as one of the best ophthalmologists in Los Angeles, it confirms what patients have already discovered firsthand.
Whether you are an elite athlete protecting your most valuable asset or someone simply ready to experience freedom from glasses, AGEI delivers enviable outcomes backed by decades of surgical excellence. A complimentary evaluation is the first step toward seeing what world-class eye care truly looks like.
Meet the Award-Winning Physicians at AGEI
Behind every LA Magazine Top Doctors recognition is a physician who has earned the trust and respect of their peers, and at Assil Gaur Eye Institute, that distinction belongs to a team of world-class specialists who bring elite precision to every procedure they perform.
Dr. Kerry Assil is widely regarded as one of the most visionary corneal and refractive surgeons in the country. As the creator of the proprietary Eagle Vision LASIK protocol and a leader in FDA-supervised premium lens clinical studies, his recognition among LA Magazine Top Doctors reflects decades of advanced surgical innovation trusted by elite athletes and everyday patients alike.
Dr. Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur leads the institute’s world-class glaucoma care program, bringing specialized expertise to one of the most complex and vision-threatening conditions in ophthalmology. Her precision-driven approach to diagnosis and treatment has made her a go-to specialist for patients across Los Angeles seeking the very best in glaucoma management.
Dr. Adeleh Yarmohammadi directs AGEI’s oculoplastics and aesthetics division, combining reconstructive skill with an eye for enviable outcomes that patients describe as genuinely life-changing.
Dr. Svetlana Pilyugina rounds out the team as AGEI’s dedicated retinal surgery specialist, offering advanced care for conditions ranging from retinal detachments to macular degeneration.
Each of these physicians was nominated by fellow doctors, which means the recognition comes from the people who understand clinical excellence most deeply. When you choose AGEI, you are choosing a team your peers in medicine have already vetted as the best in Los Angeles.
What the LA Magazine Top Doctors Recognition Means for You
When you are searching for the best ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, the LA Magazine Top Doctors recognition is one of the most meaningful signals you can find. Unlike paid directories or self-reported awards, the LA Magazine Top Doctors list is built on peer nomination. Practicing physicians across Southern California nominate the colleagues they would trust with their own families, and an independent research team then vets each nominee against board certifications, disciplinary records, and professional standing. Only a small percentage of physicians in any specialty make the final list.
For patients, that process matters enormously. It means the doctors at Assil Gaur Eye Institute have been recognized not by a marketing committee but by fellow physicians who understand what world-class clinical care actually looks like. When your peers in medicine say you are among the best, that carries real weight.
At AGEI, this recognition reflects a standard of excellence that shows up in every exam room and operating suite. From the proprietary Eagle Vision LASIK platform trusted by elite athletes to advanced premium cataract surgery and specialized glaucoma care, the institute has built its reputation on precision and enviable outcomes. The surgeons here have performed over 100,000 vision correction procedures and have led FDA-supervised clinical studies on premium intraocular lenses, contributing to innovations that benefit patients far beyond Los Angeles.
Choosing a Top Doctors honoree means choosing a physician whose peers have already done part of the vetting for you. Schedule your complimentary evaluation today and experience firsthand why AGEI is trusted by patients who simply want the very best.
