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Curriculum Vitae
Education
2009-2010 | Fellow – University of Toronto, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
2004-2009 | University of California, Irvine – Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
2000-2004 | University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine M.D. Alpha Omega Alpha |
1996-2000 | University of California, Los Angeles B.S. Biology, summa cum laude |
Medical Licenses
2005-present | California Physician and Surgeon |
2009-2010 | The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario |
Honors/Awards
2011-present | Patient’s Choice Award, as top doctor in Facial Plastic Surgery for quality of care and service |
2010 | Reuther Kris Conrad Merit Award, for outstanding achievements in the field of research and perseverance in attaining the highest level of expertise in the performance of Facial Plastic Surgery ($1000) |
2008-present | Who’s Who in America, in recognition of outstanding achievements |
2008 | America’s Top Physicians |
2008 | First Place Best Research Presentation, Ninth Annual Research Symposium, UC Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2007 | Eighth Annual Research Symposium Award, UC Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2006-2007 | Outstanding Patient Care, Teaching, Academic Performance and Research, UC Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2005-2006 | Outstanding Academic Performance, UC Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2003 | Alpha Omega Alpha National Honorary Medical Society, UCLA School of Medicine |
2002-2003 | Letters of Distinction: UCLA School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Clerkship and Pathology, Genetics, and Doctoring Courses |
2001 | Victor E. Hall Prize, UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, highest achievement class of 2004 |
2000-2004 | Regents Scholar, UCLA School of Medicine |
2000 | College Honors, UCLA |
2000 | Departmental Highest Honors, UCLA Department of Biology |
2000 | Phi Beta Kappa, UCLA |
2000 | Golden Key National Honor Society, UCLA |
1996-2000 | Dean’s Honors List, UCLA |
1997 | Stone Prize, UCLA Department of Chemistry, highest distinction |
1996 | Valedictorian, Faith Baptist High School, Canoga Park, California |
1996 | National Merit Scholarship, Faith Baptist High School, Canoga Park, California |
1993-1996 | California Scholarship Federation Highest Honor, Faith Baptist High School, Canoga Park, California |
Grants
14 December 2007 | $500 The Triological Society resident travel award |
28 September 2007 | $5,000 Irvine Head and Neck Foundation for an investigator initiated prospective randomized study entitled “Prevention of post-operative venous thromboembolic disease in Head and Surgery” |
21 June 2007 | $500 American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery resident travel grant |
13 June 2007 | $12,000 University of California, Irvine General Clinical Research Center for an investigator initiated prospective randomized study entitled “Prevention of post-operative venous thromboembolic disease in Head and Surgery” |
Publications
- Sepehr A, Alexander A, Chauhan N, et al. Detailed Analysis of Graft Techniques for Nasal Reconstruction Following Wegener`s Granulomatosis. In preparation.
- Sepehr A, Karam AM, Pepper J, et al. The Persian Amercian Woman’s Face: a Photogrammetric Analysis. In preparation.
- Sepehr A, Chauhan N, Alexander A, Adamson PA. The Effect of Rhinoplasty on Perceived Age. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 14: 68-70. 2012.
- Chauhan N, Alexander A, Sepehr A, Adamson PA. Patient Complaints with Primary versus Revision Rhinoplasty: Analysis and Practice Implications. Aesthet Surg J. 31: 775-80. 2011.
- Sepehr A, Chauhan N, Alexander A, et al. Evolution in Nasal Tip Contouring Techniques: a 10-year evaluation and analysis. In preparation.
- Sepehr A, Karam AM, Wong BJ. Novel Endoscopic Management of Penetrating Brain Trauma. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. Accepted.
- Sepehr A, Alexander A, Chauhan N, Harley C, Adamson PA. Cephalic Positioning of the Lateral Crura: Implications for Nasal Tip-plasty. Arch Facial Plast Surg. Accepted.
- Manuel CT, Roulad A, Protsenk DE, Sepehr A, et al. Needle Electrode-Based Electromechanical Reshaping of Cartilage. Ann Biomed Eng. 38: 3389-97. 2010
- Chauhan N, Sepehr A, Gantous A. Costal Cartilage Autograft Harvest: Inferior Strip Preservation Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 125: 214e-5e. 2010
- Sepehr A, Chauhan N, Alexander A, Adamson PA. Botulinum Toxin Type A for Facial Rejuvenation: Treatment Evolution and Patient Satisfaction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 34: 583-6. 2010.
- Rubenstein M, Fine EL, Sepehr A, et al. Optical coherence tomography of the larynx using the niris system. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 39: 150-6. 2010.
- Husein OF, Sepehr A, Garg R, et al. Anthropometric and aesthetic analysis of the Indian American woman’s face. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 63: 1825-31. 2010
- Sepehr A, Adamson PA. The legacy of Jack Anderson, MD. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 11: 412-3. 2009.
- Guo S, Yu L, Sepehr A, et al. Gradient-index lens rod based probe for office-based optical coherence tomography of the human larynx. J Biomed Opt. 14: 14-7, 2009.
- Sepehr A, Djalilian HR. Ear Popping. In: The 10 Minute ENT Consult. Djalilian HR (ed). Plural Publishing. San Diego, CA
- Sepehr A, Rothholtz VS, Djalilian HR. The History and Examination of the Ear. In: The 10 Minute ENT Consult. Djalilian HR (ed). Plural Publishing. San Diego, CA
- Sepehr A, Santos B, Chou CJ, et al. Optimal Length of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Clean-contaminated Head and Neck Surgery – with Evaluation of Nutrition, Tracheostomy, and Diabetes. Laryngoscope. 119: 549-53, 2009.
- Djalilian HR, Ridgway J, Tam M, Sepehr A, et al. Imaging the human tympanic membrane using optical coherence tomography in vivo. Otol Neurotol. 29: 1091-4, 2008.
- Benson AG, Sepehr A, Djalilian HR, et al. Rhinoplasty – Management of Tip Bossing. E-Medicine. November 19, 2008.
- Sepehr A, Armstrong WB, Guo S, et al. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Larynx in the Awake Patient, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 138: 425-9, 2008.
- Sepehr A, Djalilian HR, Chang JE, et al. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Cochlea in the Porcine Model. Laryngoscope. 118: ,2008.
- Ridgway J, Su J, Wright R, Guo S, Kim DC, Barretto R, Ahuja G, Sepehr A, et al. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Newborn Airway. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 117: 327-34, 2008.
- Sepehr A, Albers GC, Armstrong WB. Aspiration of a capsule endoscope and description of a unique retrieval technique. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 137: 965-6, 2007.
- Jung W, McCormick DT, Ahn Y, Sepehr A, et al. In vivo three-dimensional spectral domain endoscopic optical coherence tomography using a microelectromechanical system mirror, Optics Letters. 32: 3239-41, 2007.
- Kaiser ML, Karam AM, Sepehr A, et al. Cartilage Regeneration in the Rabbit Nasal Septum. Laryngoscope. 116: 1730-4, 2006.
Presentations
7 May 2010 | Evolution in Rhinoplasty Tip Contouring Techniques: 10 year Analysis and Evolution, University of Toronto 19th Annual Percy Ireland Day, Toronto, ON, Canada. |
28 April 2010 | Cephalic Positioning of the Lateral Crura: Implications for Nasal Tip-Plasty, 10th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Hollywood, FL. |
30 April 2010 | Evolution in Nasal Tip Contouring Techniques: 10-year Evaluation and Analysis, 10th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Hollywood, FL. |
3 May 2008 | Optical Coherence Tomography of the Tympanic Membrane, American Otologic Society COSM, Orlando, FL |
2 February 2008 | Appropriate Length of Antibiotic Treatment for the Current Head and Neck Surgeon, The Triological Society Western Section Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA |
19 September 2007 | Novel Use of Needle Electrodes to Produce Electromechanical Reshaping of Cartilage, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Meeting, Washington, DC |
19 September 2007 | Persian American woman’s face: an anthropometric analysis American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Washington, DC |
19 September 2007 | UC Irvine Facial Esteem Survey: a Novel Instrument to Evaluate Individuals’ Facial Perceptions, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Washington, DC |
19 September 2007 | Optical Coherence Tomography of the Porcine Cochlea, American Academy Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Washington, DC |
17 September 2007 | Optical Coherence Tomography of the Larynx in the Awake Patient, American Academy Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Washington, DC |
22 January 2007 | High-speed Three-dimensional Endoscopic OCT using MEMS technology, SPIE Photonics West, San Jose, CA |
25 November 2005 | Endoscopic Repair of nasal Septal Perforation Using a Low-tension Posteriorly-based Septal Mucosal Flap, American Academy of facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Los Angeles, CA |
17 March 2004 | Mechanism of the effect of chordin and BMP7 gene mutations on the mouse skeleton, UCLA School of Medicine Plenary Session |
14 May 2003 | Clinicopathologic Case presentation of Pheochromocytoma, UCLA Department of Neurology Grand Rounds. |
31 January 2004 | Salivary Duct Carcinoma: A Clinical and Histologic Review and Use of Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as Adjuvant Therapy, The Triological Society Western Section Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ |
Posters
31 January 2008 | Is Poor Nutritional Status an Indication for Increased Length of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Clean-Contaminated Head and Neck Surgery, The Triological Society Western Section Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA |
31 January 2008 | Is Diabetes Mellitus an Independent Factor for Wound Infection after Clean-Contaminated Head and Neck Surgery, The Triological Society Western Section Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA |
31 January 2008 | Evaluating the Efficacy of Prolonged Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Clean-Contaminated Head and Neck Surgery with or without Tracheostomy, The Triological Society Western Section Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA |
20 September 2007 | Morphometric Analysis of Synthetic Lateral Facial Images, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC |
20 September 2007 | Effective Use of Internet-based Facial Beauty Rating, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC |
7 June 2007 | Percutaneous Electromechanical Reshaping of Cartilage, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference, Irvine, CA |
29 April 2007 | Endoscopic Removal of a Penetrating Orbitocranial Foreign Body: Case Report with Literature Review, The Triological Society COSM, San Diego, CA |
18 February 2007 | Aspiration of a Capsule Endoscope and Description of Retrieval Technique, The Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, Marco Island, FL |
Research Experiences
May 2003-July 2003 | “Mechanism of the effect of chordin and BMP7 gene mutations on the mouse skeleton,” mentor Daniel Bachiller, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Medicine, Division of Head and Neck Surgery |
June 2001-August 2001 | “Visual acuity after combined inraocular lens placement and pars-planavitrectomy study,” mentor Jack O. Sipperley, M.D., Retinal Consultants of Arizona |
1999-2000 | “Characterization of Ancillary factors to Juvenile Hormone reception in the fatbody of insects,” mentor Franz Engelmann, Ph.D. Professor, UCLA, Department of Biology |
1997-1999 | “Solid State Synthesis of Tamoxifen by reaction of a diazo compound,” mentor Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay, Ph.D. Associate Professor, UCLA, Department of Chemistry |
1996-1997 | “Computer calculation of theoretical bond lengths and bond strengths in various molecules,” mentor Emily Carter, Ph.D. Professor, UCLA, Department of Chemistry |
Volunteer Activities
2007-2010 | American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Section for Residents and Fellows Resident Representative |
2001-2004 | UCLA School of Medicine Mobile Clinic |
2000-2004 | Salvation Army Clinic |
2000-2004 | Lennox High School Health Fair |
1997-2000 | UCLA Medical Center Outpatient Dialysis Center |
1996-1997 | UCLA Medical Center Patient Escort |
Teaching Experiences
2000-Present | UCI School of Medicine, Volunteer Faculty Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2001-2002 | UCLA School of Medicine, Medical Scholar Program, instructed first year medical students in Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Physiology |
1999-2000 | UCLA, instructed university students in an Animal Physiology Laboratory |
Professional Organizations
2006-present | American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
2004-present | American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2008-2010 | Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics Society |
2008-2010 | Triological Society – resident and fellow member |
2002 | American College of Physicians |
2000 | American Medical Association |
2000 | California Medical Association |
2000-2004 | Los Angeles County Medical Association |
2000-2004 | American Medical Student Association |
Certifications
2013-present | American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
2010-present | American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery |
2010-present | American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Life Support |
2000-2020 | American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support |
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Farsi