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Kian Eftekhari, MD, Ophthalmology, Salt Lake City, UT

KianEftekhariMD

Ophthalmology Salt Lake City, UT

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Office

    Eyelid Center of Utah
    22 S 900 E
    Salt Lake City, UT 84102
    Phone+1 801-685-3398
    Fax+1 801-533-0589

Summary

  • Dr. Kian Eftekhari is an Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. Dr. Eftekhari is board-certified and has extensive experience in eyelid surgery, cancers around the eyelids, thyroid eye disease, lower eyelid malposition, tearing, and facial paralysis. Dr. Eftekhari utilizes a customized, patient-centered approach to both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, aiming to use non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He also uses a combination of non-surgical and surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and fat transfer surgery.

    Dr. Eftekhari completed his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at Stanford University, where he selected by his peers as the departmental graduation speaker. During his undergraduate career, he studied at Oxford University. During that time, Dr. Eftekhari studied film and philosophy, which informs his approach to achieving excellent aesthetic results for his patients. He then earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, one of the top three medical schools in the country. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the most prestigious honor society in medicine. Dr. Eftekhari was also the recipient of the Agnew Fellowship for surgical research and the Charles Oliver Award for excellence in ophthalmology research.

    Dr. Eftekhari completed his residency training at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania where he was mentored by pioneers in the field of oculoplastic surgery including Dr. Jim Katowitz, a specialist on pediatric eyelid disease. Dr. Eftekhari then completed an additional two years of subspecialty training in Oculoplastic and Facial Surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute
    University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2010
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center
    Crozer-Chester Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year
  • Oculoplastic Surgery Inc
    Oculoplastic Surgery IncOculoplastic Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ASOPRS Outstanding Contribution Award American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
  • Charles Oliver Prize for Research in Ophthalmology University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Top Utah Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Kian Eftekhari, Unveils Revolutionary "Preservation Blepharoplasty" Technique at Global Aesthetics Conference in Miami
    Top Utah Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Kian Eftekhari, Unveils Revolutionary "Preservation Blepharoplasty" Technique at Global Aesthetics Conference in MiamiNovember 18th, 2024
  • Physicians' Biggest Threats
    Physicians' Biggest ThreatsMarch 7th, 2022
  • Ophthalmologist Kian Eftekhari Now a Three-Time Castle Connolly Top Doctor
    Ophthalmologist Kian Eftekhari Now a Three-Time Castle Connolly Top DoctorJanuary 25th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Bach Family Foundation GrantPresbyterian Medical CenterPresent

Committees

  • Chair, Young American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2020 - Present

Research History

  • Agnew Fellow - Department of SurgeryUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish