Ghavami CV

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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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Fellowship

2005

Congenital Hand Fellowship

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas, Texas

Directors: Marybeth Ezaki, M.D. and Peter Carter, M.D.

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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.

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Medical Education

1997-2001

University of Wisconsin Medical School
Madison, Wisconsin

Doctor of Medicine, 2001

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University Education

1991-1996

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, California
Bachelor of Science, 1996

Major: Biology

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Plastic Surgery In-Service Examination

2006

99^th percentile

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Licensure

2004-2007

Texas State Medical Board- Institutional

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2006-Present

Medical Board of California: #A98255

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2010

American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Hospital Privileges

UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Veterans Administration Wadsworth
West Los Angeles, CA

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Academic Affiliations and Activities

2010-Present

David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor

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2004-Present

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Guest Reviewer

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2006

Volunteer Faculty

25^th Silver Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Volunteer Faculty- Anatomy Lab

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2009

Faculty
26^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Invited Adjunct Faculty

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2010

2010 Co-Chairman/Faculty
29^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, Hawaii
Moderator/Speaker- Ethnic Rhinoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation

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2010

Faculty
27^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Invited Faculty/Speaker

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2011

Faculty
28^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas
Invited Faculty/Speaker/Panelist

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2011

2010 American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Active Member

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2012

Rhinoplasty Society
Active Member and Parliamenterian

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Research Activities

2002-2004

2002-2004 Case Western Reserve University & Zeeba Medical Campus
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Preceptor: Bahman Guyuron, M.D.

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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.

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1998-2000

University of Wisconsin Medical School
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery Research Laboratory

Preceptor: Stephen P. Hardy, M.D.

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1998 (Summer)

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Summer Research Externship

Preceptor: John F. Reinisch, M.D.

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1994-1995

University of California-Irvine
Department of Evolutionary Biology

Preceptor: Michael Rose, Ph.D.

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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

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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. 28^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008

25. New Directions in Periorbital Anatomy

Presented by Ghavami. 28^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008

26. Anatomical Considerations in Facial Rejuvenation

Presented by Ghavami. 29^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010

27. Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Presented by Ghavami. 29^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010

28. Buttock Shaping Made Simple

Presented by Ghavami. 29^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010

29. The Middle Eastern Nose

Presented by Ghavami. 27^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2010

30. The Middle Eastern Nose

Presented by Ghavami. 28^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2011

31. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel

Gunter J, Guyuron B, Byrd S, Ghavami A, Ha R. 28^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2011

32. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel

Gunter J, Guyuron B, Byrd S, Ghavami A, Ha R. 28^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2011

33. The lower lateral crura: Transection, transposition, and struts.

Presented by Ghavami. 16^th Annual Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting.
Boston, MA 2011

34. Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Presented by Ghavami. 30^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2012

35. Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation: Anatamoy and Clinical Applications

Presented by Ghavami. 30^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2012

36. Buttock Shaping with Fat Transfer

Presented by Ghavami. 30^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2012

37. Fat Trasfer to the Buttock: Techniques and Principle

3^rd International Fat Grafting Forum
New Orleans 2012

38. The Middle Eastern Nose

Presented by Ghavami. 29^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2012

39. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel

Gunter J, Calvert, Ghavami A, Ha R. 29^th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Dallas, TX 2012

40. Clinical Analysis Panel

Gunter J, Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Calvert J, Kim D. 29^th 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

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Awards

May 1998

McGraw-Hill Publication Award

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May 1998

MSA (Medical Student Association) Award

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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June 2007

Excellence in Research Award
The Univerity of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Department of Plastic Surgery

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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 (2^nd 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 (2^nd 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)

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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

22^nd Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2005

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2005

23^rd 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

24^th Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2007

11^th 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

28^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association Meeting-Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008

25^th Silver Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2008 (Volunteer Faculty)

26^th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2009 (Adjunct Faculty)

12^th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2009

29^th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association Meeting-Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010

27^th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2010 (Adjunct Faculty)

13^th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2010

14^th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2011

28^th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.
Dallas, Texas March 2011 (Adjunct Faculty)

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
Boston, MA. April 2011

16^th Annual Rhinoplasty Society Meeting. May 2011

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Television Media Apperances

GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE DOCTORS, EXTRA, NBC, CBS,
KTLA, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TYRA, TELEMUNDO

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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.

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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.

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Extracurricular activities

2007

Assistant Surgeon-Live Surgery

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2007

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2006

Assistant Director-Live Surgery

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2006

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2000

Medical School Applicant Interviewer

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1998-2001

Surgery Interest Group

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1998

Medical Student Anatomy Demonstration Project

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1997-1999

Medical Students for the Arts (MFA)

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1997-1998

Doctors Ought-to Care (DOC)

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1997-1998

Medical Student Association (MSA)

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1997-1998

University of Wisconsin Medical School Class of 2001-President

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1996-1997

Los Angeles County +USC Hospital (LAC+USC) Department of Medicine, Volunteer

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1995-1996

Western Medical Center Operating and Emergency Rooms, Volunteer

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Personal Interests

Acoustic and Electric Guitar- Jazz, Ethnic, Blues, Rock
Percussions- Dombak, Jimbay
Sculpting
Yoga
Film
Creative Writing
Languages: Farsi (fluent), Spanish (partial)