Surjeet Singh, M.D.

Meet Dr. Singh

Dr. Singh is an ophthalmologist who is board certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. At Nevada Eye Physicians, he performs cataract, LASIK, PRK, and premium lens implants procedures. By continuing to stay up-to-date with current surgical and diagnostic technology, he is committed to providing the highest quality of eye care for his patients.

Skills and Specialties

Dr. Singh specializes in cataract surgery with advanced technology lenses such as the ReSTOR, TECNIS, and Crystalens intraocular lenses in order to reduce dependence on eyeglasses. He can combine cataract surgery with Toric lens implants and Limbal Relaxing Incisions to reduce astigmatism after cataract surgery. Dr. Singh has performed more than 5,000 cataract surgeries in the last five years. He is also one of the first ophthalmologists in Nevada to be certified on the LENSAR femtosecond system. Dr. Singh also performs LASIK, PRK, and bladeless laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. He is one of few surgeons that offers implantable Collamer lens placement for extremely nearsighted patients when laser vision correction is not an option. His expertise also includes pterygium surgery and specialized glaucoma laser surgeries.

Education and Training

At the University of California Irvine, Dr. Singh completed his undergraduate education where he graduated with cum laude honors. He received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine and he completed his internship at the prestigious St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. Dr. Singh underwent rigorous training as an ophthalmic surgical resident at Los Angeles County Drew Medical Center. He worked under the direct supervision of many internationally recognized eye surgeons from the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute and Drew Medical Center. As a junior resident, Dr. Singh was awarded the prestigious M. Roy Wilson Award for Outstanding Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology Resident of the Year. He graduated as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology at the State University of New York.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Singh is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. He is also an associate professor of ophthalmology at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine.