Sara Akbari Mahony

Sara Akbari Mahony is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive care, cornea, and external diseases, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at UMass Medical School since January 2017. In this role, responsibilities include the diagnosis and treatment of various ocular conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal diseases, along with performing advanced surgical procedures. Prior to this, Sara Akbari Mahony held positions at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Sutter Health, and UCLA Health, where expertise in managing complex ophthalmic cases and performing intricate surgeries was further developed. Educational qualifications include an MD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a PharmD, summa cum laude, from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Additionally, experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a Drug Safety Specialist complements the medical background.