Dr. Eissa Hanna's path to medicine was anything but conventional. At just 15, he tested out of high school to hit the road with professional musicians, trading textbooks for a keyboard and the open road. “I couldn’t sit through school,” he laughs, recalling those early years. For seven whirlwind years, he lived life in the fast lane—until he didn’t.
Eventually, Dr. Hanna exchanged the stage for the lab, enrolling at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a degree in biochemistry and cell and molecular biology with a minor in classical literature. “I worked in the lab for four years as a molecular biologist, getting paid to publish articles and having the time of my life.”
But he wasn’t content to be—in his words—a “lab rat.” A transformative medical mission to Haiti changed everything. Inspired by his father's philanthropic values and the deep need he witnessed firsthand, Dr. Hanna began to consider a career in medicine. It wasn’t until a rotation in a pathology lab, where he met a charismatic ophthalmologist, that his vision crystallized. “I don’t think I’ve ever made a better decision. I’m not sure if it was chance or the universe guiding me, but I loved it.”
That passion took him to Harvard University, where he completed a prestigious fellowship in ophthalmology. Afterward, Dr. Hanna moved west, joining the University of Washington as an associate professor in ophthalmology. For 10 years, he thrived in Seattle, trading his car for city strolls and devoting himself to clinical research and patient care. But when the pandemic hit, everything changed. “The city morphed into something unrecognizable. It was time for a new chapter.”
In March 2021, he made his move to Las Vegas—sight unseen. After a short stint with a medical group, Dr. Hanna knew it was time to build something of his own. In September 2024, he opened Precise Sight, his private practice located in the Summerlin Hospital Medical Plaza.
With state-of-the-art technology and procedures like laser-assisted cataract surgery and eyelid lifts, Dr. Hanna ensures patients no longer need to leave the state for world-class ophthalmic care. “I serve everybody,” he says. “I came from the university system, so I’m equipped to manage a broad spectrum of conditions and give every patient 100 percent.”
True to his vision, Dr. Hanna has reimagined the patient experience. At Precise Sight, there are no long waits in sterile rooms. The dilation area features TVs, snacks, and games to keep patients relaxed and entertained. “We treat people special. They’re not just numbers here.”
This dedication extends to every detail—including the clinic’s design. From carefully curated artwork to a warm, inviting atmosphere, Dr. Hanna’s appreciation for aesthetics is evident. “It doesn’t feel like a doctor’s office. I view life through the eyes of an artist. Everything I see is art. When I was young, mowing the lawn was art. Shopping for dresses for my girlfriend is art. Interior design—it’s all about perspective.”
Dr. Hanna’s “eye for style” doesn’t stop at decor. He’s also known for his fashion-forward wardrobe and sleek eyewear, merging form with function in and out of the clinic.
“I came to Las Vegas not knowing what the future would bring,” he says. “But I’ve found best friends, relationships, and community here. It feels like I’ve made a second family—and it was completely unexpected.”
From touring musician to Harvard-trained surgeon, Dr. Hanna proves that vision—both literal and figurative—can change lives.