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BIOGRAPHICAL
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Office Address 433 N. Camden Dr. Suite 780
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone P: (310) 275-1959
F: (310) 887-4705
Email:
info@ghavamiplasticsurgery.com
Website: https://www.ghavamiplasticsurgery.com
RESIDENCY
2005-2007
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, Texas
Department of Plastic Surgery
Completed: June 30, 2007
Chairman: Rod J. Rohrich, M.D.
2002-2004
Integrated Surgery-Plastic Surgery
University Hospitals of Cleveland / Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Edward A. Luce, M.D.
2001-2002
Integrated Surgery-Plastic Surgery (Intern)
University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Edward A. Luce, M.D.
FELLOWSHIP
2005
Congenital Hand Fellowship
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas, Texas
Directors: Marybeth Ezaki, M.D. and Peter Carter, M.D.
2004-2005
Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, Texas
Department of Plastic Surgery
Directors: Harry H. Orenstein, M.D. and Scott N. Oishi, M.D.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
1997-2001
University of Wisconsin Medical School
Madison, Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine, 2001
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
1991-1996
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, California
Bachelor of Science, 1996
Major: Biology
PLASTIC SURGERY IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION
2006
99th percentile
LICENSURE
2004-2007
Texas State Medical Board- Institutional
2006-Present
Medical Board of California: #A98255
2010
American Board of Plastic Surgery
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Veterans Administration Wadsworth
West Los Angeles, CA
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
2010-Present
David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor
2004-Present
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Guest Reviewer
2006
Volunteer Faculty
25th Silver Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Volunteer Faculty- Anatomy Lab
2009
Faculty
26th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Invited Adjunct Faculty
2010
2010 Co-Chairman/Faculty
29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, Hawaii
Moderator/Speaker- Ethnic Rhinoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation
2010
Faculty
27th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Invited Faculty/Speaker
2011
Faculty
28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Invited Faculty/Speaker/Panelist
2011
2010 American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Active Member
2012
Rhinoplasty Society
Active Member and Parliamenterian
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
2002-2004
2002-2004 Case Western Reserve University & Zeeba Medical Campus
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Preceptor: Bahman Guyuron, M.D.
1999-2001
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery Research Laboratory
Concurrent with UW Medical School
Preceptor: Michael W. Neumeister, M.D.
1998-2000
University of Wisconsin Medical School
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery Research Laboratory
Preceptor: Stephen P. Hardy, M.D.
1998 (Summer)
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Summer Research Externship
Preceptor: John F. Reinisch, M.D.
1994-1995
University of California-Irvine
Department of Evolutionary Biology
Preceptor: Michael Rose, Ph.D.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Andrews K, Ghavami A, Mowlavi A, Goldfarb JN. The Youthful Forehead: Placement of Skin Incisions in Hidden Furrows. Dermatol Surgery 26(5):489-90, 2000
2. Mowlavi A, Ghavami A, Song Y, Neumeister MW. Limited Use of Cyclosporin A in Skeletal Muscle Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Ann Plast Surg 46(4):426-30, 2001
3. Ghavami A, Nutt MP, Hardy SP. Heat Shock Protein and High-Dose Aspirin: Effects on random Skin Flap Survival in a Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg 48(1):60-7, 2002
4. Behmand RA, Ghavami A, Guyuron B. Nasal Tip Sutures Part I: The Evolution. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 112(4): 1125-29, 2003
5. Mowlavi A, Meldrum GD, Wilhelmi BJ, Ghavami A, Zook EG. The Aesthetic Earlobe: Classification of Lobule Ptosis Based on a Survey of North American Caucasians. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 112(1): 266-72, 2003
6. Mowlavi A, Masouem M, Ghavami A, Meldrum DG, Wilhelmi BJ. Three Gauze Wraps Provide Improved Temperature Control During Transportation of Amputated Tissue. Journal of Burns and Wounds. 3(1): 11, 2004
7. Guyuron B, Ghavami A, Wishnek S. Components of the Short Nostril. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 116(5): 1517-1524, 2005
8. Ghavami A, Oishi SN. CME- Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis: Treatment with Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 117(6): 116e-28e, 2006
9. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Guyuron B. Regarding the Treatment of Dynamic Nasal Tip Ptosis with Botulinum Toxin A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 118(1): 263-64, 2006
10. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Crosby MA. The Role of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Review and Technical Considerations. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 120: 41S, 2007.
11. Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ. The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament of the Medial Orbit: Closing the Circle. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 121(3): 1229, 2008
12. Janis JE, Ghavami A, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B. Anatomy of the Corrugator Supercilii
Part I: Corrugator Topography. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 120: 1647, 2007
13. Janis JE, Ghavami A, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B. Anatomy of the Corrugator Supercilii
Part II: Supraorbital Nerve Branching Patterns. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 121:233, 2008
14. Lemmon JA, Ahmad J, Ghavami A, Bidic SM. Vacuum-assisted closure over an external fixation device. Plast and Reconst Surg. 121: 234e, 2008
15. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Acikel C, Rohrich RJ. Tip shaping in primary rhinoplasty: An algorithmic approach. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 122: 1229, 2008
16. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A. Rhinoplasty for middle eastern noses.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 133:1343, 2009
17. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Lemmon JA. Individualized Component Facelift: Developing a systematic approach to facial rejuvenation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 123: 1050, 2009
18. Reece EM, Ghavami A, Hoxworth RE, Alvarez SA, Hatef DA, Brown S, Rohrich RJ. Primary breast augmentation today: A survey of current breast augmentation practice patterns. Aesthetic Surgery Journal . 29: 116, 2009
19. Janis JE, Trussler A, Ghavami A, Rohrich RJ, Gunter JP. The lower lateral crura turnover flap in primary rhinoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 123:1830, 2009
20. Discussion of Daniel RK. Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty in the United States: Parts 1 and 2.
Ghavami A and Rohrich RJ. Plastic and Reconstructive Sureryg. 124(5), 1649, 2009.
21. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Mojallal A. The five-step lower lid blepharoplasty. In Press. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, September 2011
22. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Hatef D, Rohrich RJ. SMAS excursion relative to sequential ligament release. In progress. Plast and Reconstr Surg
23. Ghavami A, Hatef D, Janis JE, Rohrich RJ. Topography and dimensions of the depressor anguli oris muscle. In progress. Plast and Reconstr Surg
PRESENTATIONS / ABSTRACTS
1. Thromboembolic Complications of Liposuction
Bresnick SD, Rosso RF, Ghavami A, Reinisch JF.
Plast. Surg. Forum Pg.220-222, 1999
Presented by Ghavami: Grand Rounds. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. University of Wisconsin Medical School. Sept., 2001 and Presented by Bresnick: ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct., 1999.
2. Effects of the Number of Moist Gauze Wraps on Subcutaneous Temperature of Cadaveric Fingers. Meldrum GD, Mowlavi A, Ghavami A, Neumeister MW.
Presented by Meldrum: AAHS Annual Meeting. Cancun, Mexico. January 2002.
3. Clinical Utility of Cyclosporin A and Thymoglobulin against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rat Skeletal Muscle. Meldrum, DG, Mowlavi A, Naffziger R, Ghavami A, Wilhelmi B, Neumeister MW, O’Conner T.
Presented by Meldrum: American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) Annual Meeting. Cancun, Mexico. January 2002
4. Effect of Vitamin E Hemisuccinate on Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury. Medling BD, Mowlavi A, Ghavami A, Wilhelmi BJ, Neumeister MW.
Presented by Medling: Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, 2002
5. The Aesthetic Earlobe Shape: Ptosis and Pseudoptosis, Classification, Age-Related Change, and Effects of Rhytidectomy.
Mowlavi A, Meldrum GD, Ghavami A, Kalkanis J, Wilhelmi
BJ, Zook EG.
Presented by Mowlavi. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. May, 2003.
6. Insulinoma. Ghavami A.
Presented by Ghavami: Surgical Grand Rounds. Metrohealth Medical Center. September, 2003.
7. Components of the Short Nostril. Ghavami A, Guyuron B.
Presented by Ghavami: The Ohio Valley Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Cleveland, OH. June, 2004.
8. Flexor Tendon Injuries Part I. Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. August 2004
9. Flexor Tendon Injuries Part II. Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. August 2004
10. Hand Fractures Part I. Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. September 2004
11. Hand Fractures Part II. Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. September 2004
12. Replantation . Ghavami A
Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. October 2004
13. Macrodactyly. Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. November 2004
14. Hand Anatomy. Ghavami A
Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery. Dallas, Texas. December 2004
15. Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Ghavami A
Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery. Dallas, Texas. January 2005
16. Peripheral Nerve Injuries Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. February 2005
17. Radial Nerve Palsy: Tendon Transfers Ghavami A Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. March 2005
18. Kienbock’s Disease Ghavami A
Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas. April 2005
19. Nerve Injuries: Optimized Treatment Ghavami A
Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas, Texas. May 2005
20. The Corrugator Superciili Muscle: An Anatomic Reaprraisal. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Lemmon
JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B. Presented by Ghavami. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. April, 2006.
21. The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament and Arcus Marginalis of the Upper Periorbita: Closing the Circle. Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ.
Presented by Ghavami. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS) Annual Meeting.
Frisco, TX September, 2006.
22. The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament: Closing the Circle. Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ.
Presented by Ghavami. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Annual Meeting.
New York, NY. April, 2007
23. Ethnic Rhinoplasty: Lessons Learned.
Presented by Ghavami. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 2007
24. Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty
Presented by Ghavami. 28th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008
25. New Directions in Periorbital Anatomy
Presented by Ghavami. 28th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008
26. Anatomical Considerations in Facial Rejuvenation
Presented by Ghavami. 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010
27. Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Presented by Ghavami. 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010
28. Buttock Shaping Made Simple
Presented by Ghavami. 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010
29. The Middle Eastern Nose
Presented by Ghavami. 27th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2010
30. The Middle Eastern Nose
Presented by Ghavami. 28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2011
31. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel
Gunter J, Guyuron B, Byrd S, Ghavami A, Ha R. 28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2011
32. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel
Gunter J, Guyuron B, Byrd S, Ghavami A, Ha R. 28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2011
33. The lower lateral crura: Transection, transposition, and struts.
Presented by Ghavami. 16th Annual Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting.
Boston, MA 2011
34. Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Presented by Ghavami. 30th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2012
35. Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation: Anatamoy and Clinical Applications
Presented by Ghavami. 30th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2012
36. Buttock Shaping with Fat Transfer
Presented by Ghavami. 30th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2012
37. Fat Trasfer to the Buttock: Techniques and Principle
3rd International Fat Grafting Forum
New Orleans 2012
38. The Middle Eastern Nose
Presented by Ghavami. 29th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2012
39. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel
Gunter J, Calvert, Ghavami A, Ha R. 29th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2012
40. Clinical Analysis Panel
Gunter J, Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Calvert J, Kim D. 29th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2012
41. Multicultural Rhinoplasty Panel.
Ghavami A, Daniel R, Gebault O
ASAPS Annual Meeting, Vacouver, B.C., May 2012
AWARDS
May 1998
McGraw-Hill Publication Award
May 1998
MSA (Medical Student Association) Award
October 2003
2003 PSEF Scientific Essay Contest Clinical Research Junior Award. ASPS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Scientific Meeting San Diego, CA. October, 2003.
The Aesthetic Earlobe Shape: Ptosis and Pseudoptosis, Classification, Age-Related Change,and Effects of Rhytidectomy
Mowlavi A, Meldrum GD, Ghavami A, Wilhelmi BJ, Zook EG.
Smith and Nephew Wound Management Division
June 2004
Best Clinical Paper, Non-OVSPS Program.
The Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Cleveland, OH. June, 2004.
Components of the Short Nostril
Ghavami A, Guyuron B.
April 2006
Gaspar W. Anastasi Award.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. April, 2006.
The Corrugator Supercilii Muscle: An Anatomic Reaprraisal
Ghavami A, Janis JE, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B
Sept 2006
First Place Scientific Award
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Frisco, TX, September, 2006.
The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament and Arcus Marginalis of the Upper Periorbita: Closing the Circle
Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ
June 2007
Excellence in Research Award
The Univerity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Department of Plastic Surgery
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Ghavami A. Genioplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
2. Ghavami A. Soft Tissue Coverage of the Hand. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
3. Ghavami A. Replantation. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
4. Ghavami A. Nerve Injuries. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
5. Ghavami A. Brachial Plexus. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
6. Ghavami A. Congenital Deformities of the Hand. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
7. Ghavami A. Rheumatoid Arthritis. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
8. Ghavami A. Osteoarthritis. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2
9. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A. The Middle Eastern Nose. In: Gunter JP, Rohrich RJ, and Adams WP Jr. (Eds).
Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters (2nd Edition). Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2007
10. Janis JE, Ghavami A, Rohrich RJ. Tip Refinement and Projection: A Predictable and Algorithmic Approach to Tip Refinement and Projection. In: Gunter JP, Rohrich RJ, and Adams WP Jr. (Eds). Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters (2nd Edition).
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2007
11. Ghavami A and Rohrich RJ. The Ethnic Rhinoplasty. In: Aston SJ et al. (Eds).
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Elsevier. May 2009
12. Ghavami A, Rohrich RJ. Rhinoplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
13. Ghavami A, Mendieta C. Gluteal Augmentation. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
14. Ghavami A, Nahai F. Upper Blepharoplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
15. Ghavami A, Rohrich RJ. Non-Permanent Fillers. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
16. Ghavami A. Guyuron RJ. Genioplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
17. Ghavami A. Revision Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty. In: Shiffman M (Ed.) Advanced Rhinoplasty. Thieme (In Press)
18. Ghavami A. Tip Shaping in Rhinoplasty. In: Shiffman M (Ed.) Advanced Rhinoplasty. Thieme (In Press)
MEETINGS ATTENDED
American Society of Plastic Surgeons / (ASPS/ASMS/PSEF) Annual Scientific Meeting.
San Diego, California October 2003
Ohio Valley Society Plastic Surgeons (OVSPS) Annual Meeting,
Cleveland, Ohio June 2004
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Annual Meeting,
New York, New York. September 2004
22nd Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2005
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2005
23rd Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2006
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2006 (Live Surgery-Assistant Director)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
Orlando, Florida. April 2006
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Frisco, Texas. September 2006
24th Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2007
11th Annual Advances and Controversies in Cosmetic Surgery.
Dallas, Texas March 2007
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2007 (Live Surgery/ Co-Surgeon)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
New York, NY. April 2007
28th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association Meeting-Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008
25th Silver Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2008 (Volunteer Faculty)
26th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2009 (Adjunct Faculty)
12th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2009
29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association Meeting-Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010
27th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2010 (Adjunct Faculty)
13th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2010
14th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2011
28th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2011 (Adjunct Faculty)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
Boston, MA. April 2011
16th Annual Rhinoplasty Society Meeting. May 2011
TELEVISION MEDIA APPERANCES
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE DOCTORS, EXTRA, NBC, CBS,
KTLA, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TYRA, TELEMUNDO
SUB-INTERNSHIP
Aug. 2000
University of Wisconsin Medical School
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Michael L. Bentz, M.D.
Sept. 2000
University of Southern California / Keck School of Medicine
USC University Hospital/LAC+USC Hospital
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Randy Sherman, M.D.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2007
Assistant Surgeon-Live Surgery
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2007
2006
Assistant Director-Live Surgery
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2006
2000
Medical School Applicant Interviewer
1998-2001
Surgery Interest Group
1998
Medical Student Anatomy Demonstration Project
1997-1999
Medical Students for the Arts (MFA)
1997-1998
Doctors Ought-to Care (DOC)
1997-1998
Medical Student Association (MSA)
1997-1998
University of Wisconsin Medical School Class of 2001-President
1996-1997
Los Angeles County +USC Hospital (LAC+USC) Department of Medicine, Volunteer
1995-1996
Western Medical Center Operating and Emergency Rooms, Volunteer
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Acoustic and Electric Guitar- Jazz, Ethnic, Blues, Rock
Percussions- Dombak, Jimbay
Sculpting
Yoga
Film
Creative Writing
Languages: Farsi (fluent), Spanish (partial)