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EDUCATION & POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
Fellowship, Ronald W.
Strahan, M.D.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Santa Monica, CA 2007 |
Fellowship, Jules Stein
Eye Institute
Orbito-Facial Plastic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine,
UCLA
Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Los Angeles, CA 2005-2007
ASOPRS & AACS accredited Preceptors:
Robert A. Goldberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Norman Shorr, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Raymond S. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D.
Johnathan Hoenig, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
Residency, Jules Stein Eye Institute
Ophthalmology David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 2002-2005 |
Internship, St. Francis Hospital
Transitional Medicine & Surgery Resurrection Health Care Chicago
Evanston, IL 2001-2002 |
M.D. Rush Medical College
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL 1997-2001 |
B.A., Honors Biology Washington University
Magna Cum Laude St. Louis, MO 1993-1997
Minors: Fine Arts, Psychology |
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APPOINTMENTS
Associate Physician Diplomate, 2007-present
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles |
Associate Physician Diplomate, 2007-present
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles |
Clinical Instructor, 2006-2007
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles |
Visiting Assistant Professor of
Ophthalmology, 2005-2006
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA |
Active Staff, 2005-present
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
Attending Physician & Surgeon 2006-present
Martin Luther King/Charles Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
Attending Surgeon, 2005-present
Greater Los Angeles VA medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
Consulting Active Staff, 2005-present
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA |
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CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
| DEA License Exp Oct 2007 |
| State of California Medical License Exp Mar 2011 |
| State of Illinois Medical License 2001-2002 |
| USMLE Step 3 2002 |
| USMLE Step 2 2001 |
| USMLE Step 1 1999 |
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ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
| 2008 |
Listed in 62nd Marquis Who’s Who in
America |
| 2007 |
Fellow of the Year Award, King Drew
Dept of Ophthalmology |
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Fellow Teaching Award, UCLA |
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Award for Clinical Research by a
Fellow, UCLA |
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Devgan/ Bausch & Lomb Surgery Award, UCLA |
| 2005 |
(Best surgeon in graduating residency
class) |
| 2001 |
Alpha Omega Alpha, Rush Medical
College |
| 2000 |
Alpha Omega Alpha, Student research
Fellowship Award |
| 1999 |
Rush Medical College Dean’s Research
Fellowship Award |
| 1997 |
Eliot Honors, Washington University |
| 1997 |
Marion Spector Biology Thesis Prize
Sigma Xi |
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1997 |
(National Science Honors Society) |
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1997 |
Golden Key national Honors Society |
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Alpha Epsilon Delta |
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1997 |
(National Pre-Medical Honors Society) |
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Omicron Delta Kappa |
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1997 |
(National Leadership Honors Society) |
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1996 |
Nature Undergraduate, featured
selection |
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First Place Poster, HHMI Washington University Symposium |
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1995 |
(Howard Hughes Medical Institute) |
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HHMI Research Fellowship |
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1995 |
(Howard Hughes Medical
Institute) |
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1993-1997 |
National Merit Scholarship |
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1993-1997 |
Missouri “Bright Flight”
Scholarship |
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1993 |
Fine Arts Prize, St. Louis
Priory High School |
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T.E.A.M.S. Captain, St.
Louis Priory High School |
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1993 |
(Test of Engineering,
Applied Mathematics, & Science) |
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Second Place, U.S.A.,
T.E.A.M.S. Competition |
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1993 |
(Test of Engineering,
Applied Mathematics, & Science) 1993 National AP Scholar |
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ACADEMIC SERVICES
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Ophthalmology resident Selection Committee, 2006-2007 |
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Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA |
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Consultant, Facial & Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery 2006-present |
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The Next Right Thing Foundation |
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Founder & Administrator, Ophthalmology Journal Club 2001-2002 |
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St. Francis Hospital |
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Steering Committee, Franciscan Homeless Shelter Clinic 1998-2001 |
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Rush Community Service Initiative Program |
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Committee on Senior Faculty appointments & Promotions 1997-2001 |
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Rush University |
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Founder & Administrator, Psychiatry Interest Group 1998 |
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Rush Medical College |
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Founder & Administrator, Applicant Hosting Program 1997 |
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Rush Medical College |
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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Nakra T, Saulny S, McCann JD, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA.
Quantification of upper eyelid position before and after
blepharoplasty. (Currently in preparation) |
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Nakra T, Saulny S, McCann JD, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA.
Quantification of upper eyelid position before and after
blepharoplasty. (Currently in preparation) |
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Nakra T, Menghani R, Saulny S, McCann JD, Douglas RS, Goldberg
RA. Inter-pupillary distance changes in Graves’ patients.
(Currently in preparation) |
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Nakra T, Sood S, Saulny S, McCann JD, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA.
Relative unilateral ptosis and facial asymmetry. (Currently in
preparation) |
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Singh S, Nakra T, Mahajan VM, Arnold A. Trends in learning
ophthalmic surgery: a survey of senior ophthalmology residents.
(Currently in preparation) |
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Nakra T, Mancini R, Shorr N. The Revision Midface Lift for
Post-Blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid Retraction: Combined
Transconjunctive, Sublabial, and Temporal Subperiosteal
Approach, (Currently in preparation?) |
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Nakra T, Bryant RW, Schwarcz RM, Douglas RS, Cook T, Shorr N. An
iatrogenic previous unrecognized complication of transjunction
orbit and midface surgery. (Currently in preparation) |
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Nakra T, Ben-Simon GJ, McCann JD, Goldberg RA. Neuro-ophthalmologic
implications of ipsilateral frontalis muscle recruitment in
anophthalmic eyes. (Currently in preparation) |
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Nakra T, Shorr N. “Medical- Legal Aspects of Ophthalmic Plastic
Surgery” book charter in Ophthalmology and the Law, Krausher
2006. (In press) |
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Bhatnagar A, Nakra T, Leibovitch I, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA.
Orbital decompression: surgical outcome in non-graves’
orbitopathy patients. (Submitted for publication) |
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Bhatnagar A, Nakra T, Shorr N, Goldberg RA, Douglas RS.
Treatment of facial telangiectasia by Polaris LV using
combination diode laser and nonablative bipolar radiofrequency (ELOS)
(Submitted for publication) |
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Nakra T, Bhatnagar A, Shorr N, Douglas RS. Surgically-induced
necrotizing scleritis (SINS) after strabismus surgery for
Graves’ orbitopathy. (Submitted for publications) |
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Nakra T, Ben-Simon GJ, Douglas RS, McCann JD, Goldberg RA.
Clinical outcomes of enucleation and evisceration.”
Ophthalmology. 2006 Dec; 113(12):2270-5. |
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Ben-Simon GJ, Yoon MK, Atul J, Nakra T, McCann JD, Goldberg A.
Clinical manifestations of orbital mass lesions at the Jules
Stein Eye Institute, 1999-2003. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging.
2006 Jan-Feb;37(1):25-32. |
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Ben Simon GJ, Huang L, Nakra T, Schwarcz RM, McCann JD, Goldberg
RA. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection for primary
and recurrent chalazia: is it really effective? Ophthalmology.
2005 May:112(5):913-7.Ben-Simon GJ, |
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Blaydon SM, Schwarcz Rm, nakra T, McCann JD, Goldberg RA.
Paradoxical use of frontalis muscle and the possible role of
botulinum toxin A in permanent motor relearning. Ophthalmology.
2005 May;112(5):918-22. |
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Cook T, Nakra T, Shorr N, Douglas RS. Facial recontouring with
autogenous fat. Facial Plast Surg. 2004 May;20(2):145-7. |
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Nakra T, Cook T, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA. Dermatofibrosarcoma
protuberans metastatic to the orbit. Arch Ophthalmol. 2004
Aug;122(8):1240-1. |
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Ben-Simon GJ, Peiss M, Anis E, Nakra T, Luski A, Spierer A.
Spectacle use and reduced unaided vision in third grade
students: a comparative study in different educational settings.
Clin Exp Optom. 2004 May;87(3):175-9. |
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Kurz LC, Nakra T, Stein R, Plungkhen W, Riley M, Hsu F, Drysdale
GR. Effects of changes in three catalytic residues on the
relative stabilities of some of the intermediates and transition
status in the citrate synthase reaction. Biochemistry. 1998
Jul7;37(27):9724-37. |
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Kurz LC, Roble JH, Nakra T, Drysdale GR, Buzan JM, Schwartz B,
Drueckhammer DG. Ability of single-site mutants of citrate
synthase to catalyze proton transfer from the methyl group of
dethiaacetyl-coenzyme A, a non-thioester substrate analog.
Biochemistry. 1997 Apr 1;36(13):3981-90. |
Kurz LC, Shah S, Frieden C, Nakra T, Stein RE, Drysdale GR,
Evans CT, Srere PA. Catalytic strategy of citrate synthase:
subunit interactions revealed as a consequence of a single amino
acid change in the oxaloacetate binding site. Biochemistry. 1995
Oct 17;34(41):13278-88.
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ABSTRACTS
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“Use of the buccal fat pad for vascularized volume in facial
reconstruction.“ ASOPRS Spring meeting, June 2007 |
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“Neuro-Ophthalmologic Implications of Ipsilateral Frontalis
Muscle Recruitment in Anophthalmic Eyes.” ARVO, Ft. Lauderdale,
Fl. May 2005 |
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“An iatrogenic previous unrecognized complication of
transconjunctival orbit and midface surgery.” (co-author) ASOPRS
Spring meeting, April 2005 |
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“Clinical Outcomes in Enucleation and Evisceration.” ASOPRS Fall
meeting, New Orleans, LA. Oct 2004. |
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“A new paradigm in management of the atonic face.” (co-author)
ASOPRS Fall meeting, New Orleans, LA. Oct 2004. |
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“Phacoemulsification and lens implantation after pars plana
vitrectomy and sceral buckling surgery.” Jules Stein Eye
Institute research and Alumni Day. Los Angeles, CA. May 2004. |
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“Phacoemulsification and lens implantation after pars plana
vitrectomy and Sceral buckling surgery,” ARVO, Ft. Lauderdale,
FL. Apr 2004. |
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“Embedding the Cornea in Alginate: A Novel Method for Long-Term
Corneal Storage.” ARVO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Apr 2001. |
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“Insights into the mechanism of citrate by analyzing
transitional states via NMR.” 15th Enzyme Mechanisms Conference,
Naples, Fl. Jan 199. |
“Revealing catalytic strategies of citrate synthase through
kinetics and thermodynamics.” Howard Hughes Research Institute
Symposium, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. Sep 1995.
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INVITED PRESENTATIONS & INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
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“Video Presentation: Upper Blepharoplasty Techniques. “Jules
Stein Eye Institute Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Rejuvenation
Course, Los Angeles, CA. June 2006. |
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“Computer-aided quantification of facial asymmetry demonstrates
predictable patterns.” Jules Stein Eye Institute clinical
Research Seminar. Los Angeles, Ca. May 2007. |
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“Use of the buccal fat pad for vascularized volume in facial
reconstruction.” Jules Stein Eye Institute Clinical Research
Seminar. Los Angeles, Ca. May 2007. |
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“The Revision Midface Lift for Post-Blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid
Retraction: Combined Transconjunctival, Sublabial, and Temporal
Subperiosteal Approach.” Jules Stein Eye Institute Clinical
Research Seminar. Los Angeles, CA. May 2007 |
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“Periocular Dermatology” Annual Meeting. Los Angeles County
Optometric Society. April, 2007. |
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“Advanced Techniques in Orbital Decompression: the Medical and
Lateral Wall.” Snowbird Symposium: Facial Reconstructive &
Aesthetic Surgery. Snowbird, UT. January, 2007 |
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“Clinical Outcomes of Encleation and Evisceration.” Grand Rounds
Specialty lecture, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA. Los Angeles,
CA. January, 2007. |
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“Clinical Outcomes of Enucleation and Evisceration.” Lecture
Series. US Davis Department of Ophthalmology. Davis, CA.
December, 2006 |
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“The Revision Midface Lift for Post-Blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid
Retraction: Combined Transconjunctival and Sublabial
Subperiosteal Release.” (co-presenter) ASOPRS Fall Meeting. Las
Vegas, NV. Nov 2006. |
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“Intraconal Fat Transfer and Lower Lid Retractor Release for
Treatment of Lower Eyelid Retraction and Volume Collapse in the
Prominent Eye patient.” (co-presenter) ASOPRS Fall Meeting, Las
Vegas, NV. Nov 2006. |
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“Advanced Techniques in Orbital Decompression and Expansion.”
(Course and Skills Transfer Faculty) AAO Annual Meeting. Las
Vegas, NV, Nov 2006. |
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“Controversies in Graves Disease: Orbit and Endocrinologic
Issues Facing the Ophthalmologist.” (course Faculty) AAO Annual
Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, Nov 2006. |
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“The Aesthetic Facial Examination: A Systematic Approach to
maximizing the Results of Blepharoplasty, Fillers, and Botulinum
Toxin A.” (Course Faculty) AAO Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, Nov
2006. |
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“Clinical Outcomes of Enucleation and Evisceration.” Lecture Series.
Vanderbilt Eye Institute. Nashville, TN. October, 2006. |
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“Ophthalmic Anatomy and Physiology.” Ophthalmic technician Teaching
Course, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA. September 2006 |
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“Avoiding and Managing Complications in Blepharoplasty.” Jules Stein
Eye Institute Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Rejuvenation Course, Los
Angeles, CA. June 2006 |
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“Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty and Fat Transposition
Surgical Technique.” Jules Stein Eye Institute Aesthetic Eyelid and
Facial Rejuvenation Course, Los Angeles, CA. June 2006. |
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“An iatrogenic previously in Orbital Decompression and Expansion.”
(Course and Skills Transfer Faculty) AAO annual Meeting. Chicago,
IL. October, 2005. |
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“Advanced techniques in Orbital Decompression and Expansion.”
(Course and Skills Transfer Faculty) AAO Annual Meeting. Chicago,
IL. October, 2005. |
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“Orbital Anatomy & Physiology” Basic & Clinical Science Lecture
Series, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA. September 2005. |
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“Lower eyelid blepharoplasty, advantages of fat transposition over
traditional fat removal.” (co-presenter) AFPRS Fall meeting, Los
Angeles, CA. September 2005. |
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“Fixation Options for the Endoscopic Forehead Lift.” Jules Stein Eye
Institute Aesthetic Eyelid and facial Rejuvenation Course, Temecula,
CA. July 2005. |
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“Outcomes of Enucleation and Evisceration” Jules Stein Eye Institute
Research and Alumni Day. Los Angeles, CA May 2005. |
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“Pediatric Cataracts” Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics,
harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 2005. |
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“Minimally Invasive revuvenation of the perioral region: the oral
commisure lift.” (co-presenter) ASOPRS Fall meeting, New Orleans,
LA. Oct 2007. |
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“Options for Fixation in Forehead Lift Surgery.” Jules Stein Eye
Institute Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Rejuvenation Course, San
Diego, CA. Feb 2004. |
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“Ophthalmic Anatomy and Physiology.” Ophthalmic Technician Teaching
Course, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA. September 2003. |
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“Metastatic Tumors to the Orbit: A case and Review.” Jules Stein Eye
Institute Research and Alumni Day. Los Angeles, CA May 2003. |
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“Citrate Synthase: Mechanistic Studies.” Marion S. Spector thesis
Prize Reception, Washington University, St. Louis. May 1997. |
SELECTED INTERESTS
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Music Rock & jazz: bass, electric & acoustic guitar, keyboards, live
performances & studio recording: 1988-2002. |
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Fine Arts Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Photography, and Graphic
design. |
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Others Astronomy, Aviation, Home improvement, Cooking. |
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