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Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1968)

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

1310 West Stewart Drive Suite 311
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 771-2020

Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD is an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1968 and has 58 years of experience. Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Aisha Simjee, MD, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EYE CONSULTANTS INC. and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

1310 West Stewart Drive Suite 311
Orange, CA 92868

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Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

3111 North Tustin Street Suite 150
Orange, CA 92865

(714) 771-2020

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Some issues Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

In The News

“Fun fact: The Orange County Medical Association named St. Joseph ophthalmologist and humanitarian Aisha Simjee, M.D., its 2010 Physician of the Year for her professional competence and exemplary...”—"Best Hospital", The Orange County Register, August 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2023, Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD had a list price for laser eye surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	1102
eye procedures	494
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	904
eye procedures	774
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	487

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	17
Hispanic	97
Asian	117
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	134
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	1427
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	15
Hispanic	97
Asian	132
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	122
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
eye procedures	1361
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	924
Black	22
Hispanic	190
Asian	196
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	562
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	230
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1576
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	17
Hispanic	84
Asian	92
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	111
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1604
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	15
Hispanic	99
Asian	98
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	104
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
eye procedures	1667
laser treatment	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	18
Hispanic	112
Asian	99
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	124
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
excision	25
eye procedures	1560
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	13
Hispanic	90
Asian	98
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	112
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	751

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	12
Hispanic	55
Asian	60
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	71
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	115
eye procedures	873
laser treatment	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	13
Hispanic	70
Asian	73
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	88
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
eye procedures	812

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	14
Hispanic	64
Asian	63
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	84
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Orange, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), excision and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	536
excision	25
eye procedures	1172
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	93
Non-Hispanic White	422
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	87
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	236
85 and over	107
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	262

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1968. She completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1968)

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Aisha Simjee, MD

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EYE CONSULTANTS INC.

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aisha Simjee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,044 LUMIGAN $286	COMBIGAN $278	OZURDEX $198	RESTASIS $192	XEN $32	Other $58
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$810 Simbrinza $354	Ilevro $152	Pazeo $149	IOL $24	$132
Shire North American Group Inc	$472 XIIDRA $472
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$406 Rhopressa $256	Rocklatan $150
Genentech USA, Inc.	$274 VABYSMO $149	LUCENTIS $125
Other	$2,232 TYRVAYA $130	Rhopressa $125	TEPEZZA $120	Healon Viscoelastics $111	Optics $106	Other $1,640

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,200
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Aisha Simjee is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology. Her areas of expertise include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. She accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Simjee attended Howard University College of Medicine, the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, and Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Wills Eye Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Howard University Hospital for residency. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Simjee has received include Southern California Super Doctors; Top Women Southern California Super Doctors; and America s Top Doctors Castle Connolly Publications. Dr. Simjee (or staff) is conversant in Urdu, Burmese, and Gujarati. Her professional affiliations include Children's Hospital of Orange County and Providence Medical Foundation. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Orange, CA.