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Mehrdad Malihi, MD
Welcome to Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI), an ophthalmology (Eye Care) center serving patients in Portland and all across Northern Oregon (Salem) and Southern Washington (Vancouver) area.
At Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI), we are proud to be a leading provider of advanced laser eye surgery, LASIK, ReLEx® SMILE, cataract surgery, retina care, glaucoma treatment, and cosmetic eye procedures in the Portland and Beaverton areas. Serving patients across Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Vancouver, and Salem, our board-certified ophthalmologists, including Dr. Malihi and Dr. Velanis, use cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques to deliver safe and effective vision correction. Whether you're looking for life-changing LASIK, SMILE laser vision correction, cataract removal with premium intraocular lenses, or specialized retina and glaucoma care near Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Vancouver, and Salem, NELSI is dedicated to enhancing your sight with personalized, expert eye care. Trust our experienced eye surgeons for comprehensive eye health services that are tailored to the needs of Oregon patients.

Mehrdad Malihi, MD
At Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI), we are proud to be a leading provider of advanced laser eye surgery, LASIK, ReLEx® SMILE, cataract surgery, retina care, glaucoma treatment, and cosmetic eye procedures in the Portland and Beaverton areas. Serving patients across Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Vancouver, and Salem, our board-certified ophthalmologists, including Dr. Malihi and Dr. Velanis, use cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques to deliver safe and effective vision correction. Whether you're looking for life-changing LASIK, SMILE laser vision correction, cataract removal with premium intraocular lenses, or specialized retina and glaucoma care, NELSI is dedicated to enhancing your sight with personalized, expert eye care. Trust our experienced eye surgeons for comprehensive eye health services that are tailored to the needs of Oregon patients.
We maintain strong professional communication and coordination of care with referring providers. We offer customer in the Portland, Hillsboro & Beaverton area weekend and evening hours, free and ample parking, individualized treatment plans, and informed patient-centered decision making process.
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Why NELSI?
Our philosophy is to offer the best possible patient care in a comfortable and conveniently located state-of-the-art office with top of the line advanced technology in diagnostic and therapeutic medical services.
We aim to meet the needs of patients and referring providers through ease of referral and expedited and convenient appointments. Making it easy to get the best Lasik in Portland, Vancouver and Salem.