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David Samimi, MD, Ophthalmology, Los Angeles, CA

DavidSamimiMD

Ophthalmology Los Angeles, CA

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Retinal Disease

Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon at Eyesthetica Asst Professor of Ophthalmology, USC

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  • Office

    1513 S Grand Ave
    Ste 200
    Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Phone+1 213-234-1000
    Fax+1 213-234-1001

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2007
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesBA, Economics, Magna Cum Laude, 2000 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Award American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Bascom Palmer Oculoplastics Award 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • On-Q® Pump for Pain Control after Orbital Implant Surgery  
    Samimi DB, Erb MH, Perry AC, Burnstine MA, Dresner SC, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2014
  • Prose Scleral Lens: A Novel Aid for Staged Eyelid Reconstruction  
    Samimi DB, Chiu GB, Burnstine MA, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/5/2013
  • Microbiologic Trends and Biofilm Growth on Explanted Periorbital Biomaterials: A 30-Year Review  
    Samimi DB, Bielory B, Miller D, Johnson TE, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • On-Q® Pump for Pain Control after Orbital Implant Surgery.
    Samimi DB, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2014
  • Microbiology of Periorbital Biomaterials: A 30 Year Review.
    Samimi DB, Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium, Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA, 1/3/2013
  • The Modified Internal Vertical Mattress Eyelid Reconstruction.
    Samimi DB, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1/2/2013
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Lectures

  • "Fundamentals of Botulinum Toxin Therapy." 
    Pasadena, CA - 1/22/2014
  • "Reviewing the Commercially Available Botulinum Toxins." 
    Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - 1/4/2014
  • "Classification and Treatment of Ptosis." 
    Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - 1/4/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Recall, CDC Alert Prompt Concern over Preservative-Free Eye Drops
    Recall, CDC Alert Prompt Concern over Preservative-Free Eye DropsFebruary 4th, 2023