Interview questions Amir is ready to dig into. Copy them, tweak them, or bring your own.
1You’ve said you didn’t grow up dreaming of being a surgeon. What ultimately led you to ophthalmology and vision correction?
2What simple habits—done consistently—make the biggest long-term difference in eye health?
3What early warning signs do people dismiss that actually matter for their long-term vision and well-being?
4You often help patients choose between multiple great surgical options. How do you teach people to make clear, confident decisions in a crowded medical landscape?
5With new technologies constantly emerging, how do you decide when something is truly ready for your patients?
6What patterns do you notice in patients in their 30s and 40s when it comes to how work, screens, stress, and sleep affect their eyes?
7As an immigrant who built a medical career in the U.S., what mindsets did you have to develop that still guide how you work and live today?
8You mentor residents and younger clinicians—what do you wish someone had told you about judgment, pacing, and not racing through your career?
9High achievers often struggle with balance. How did you learn to build a life where career, relationships, creativity, and purpose can coexist?
10You founded The Marvasti Foundation to restore sight for people who can’t access surgery. How has this shaped your sense of purpose beyond your medical career?
11When you think about health and longevity, what do you wish people understood differently so they could make better, calmer decisions?