Dr. David B. Samimi, Curriculum Vitae
Dr. David B. Samimi M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Curriculum Vitae
Technical Writings
| David Benjamin Samimi, M.D. | |
| Mailing Address | Eyesthetica 1513 South Grand Ave Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90015 |
| Office Locations | 2121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 301, Santa Monica, CA 90403 5363 Balboa Bouleverd, Suite 246, Encino, CA 91316 |
| Phone | Office 213-451-6824 x1003 |
| drsamimi@eyesthetica.com | |
| Language Fluency | English, Spanish, Farsi |
| Appointments | |
| 07/13 - present | Fellowship Preceptor, Eyesthetica |
| American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) sponsored fellowship | |
| 05/12 - present | Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology |
| Director, Suturing Workshop Co-Director, Botox, Filler & Cadaver Workshop Keck School of Medicine at USC | |
| Board Certification | |
| American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Member American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) | |
| Training | |
| Fellowship 07/11 - 06/13 | Eyesthetica, Oculofacial and Cosmetic Surgery Associates & USC Roski Eye Institute American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship |
| Residency 07/08 - 06/11 | Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miller School of Medicine Ophthalmology Residency |
| Education | |
| 08/03 - 06/07 | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Doctor of Medicine |
| 09/00 - 03/03 | University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts in Economics, magna cum laude honors |
| Honors & Awards | |
| 10/14 | 2014 ASOPRS Research Award Annual award for most outstanding paper published in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Chicago, IL. Topic: Implant infection and biofilms. |
| 06/11 | 2011 Bascom Palmer Oculoplastics Award Award given to one resident at graduation for excellence in clinical care and scholarship. |
| 06/10 | 1st Place, Ophthalmology Research Symposium Florida Society of Ophthalmology annual meeting, Orlando, Florida |
| 01/07 | Dean Mellinkoff Scholarship Merit based scholarship awarded to the top five UCLA senior medical students for academic performance and leadership in tribute to former Dean Mellinkoff |
| Publications | |
| 1 | Samimi DB, Ediriwickrema LS, Bielory BP, Miller D, Lee W, Johnson TE. Microbiology and Biofilm Trends of Silicone Lacrimal Implants: Comparing Infected vs. Routinely Removed Stents. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Nov-Dec;32(6):452-457. |
| 2 | Liu CY, Samimi DB, Tao JP. Hemorrhagic Complications of Rivaroxaban after Eyelid Surgery. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Jan-Feb;32(1):74. |
| 3 | Samimi DB, Massry GG. Aesthetic Abstracts and Citations. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014. Nov-Dec;(6): 533-4. |
| 4 | Samimi DB, Erb MH, Perry AC, Burnstine MA, Dresner SC. On-Q® Pump for Pain Control after Orbital Implant Surgery. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014 Sep-Oct;(5):396-9. |
| 5 | Goldberg RA, Rootman DB, Nassiri N, Samimi DB, Shadpour JM. Orbital Tumors Excision without Bony Marginotomy under Local and General Anesthesia. Journal of Ophthalmology 2014: 424852 |
| 6 | Samimi DB, Chiu GB, Burnstine MA. Prose Scleral Lens: A Novel Aid for Staged Eyelid Reconstruction. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014 Sep-Oct;30(5):e119-21. |
| 7 | Samimi DB, Bielory B, Miller D, Johnson TE. Microbiologic Trends and Biofilm Growth on Explanted Periorbital Biomaterials: A 30-Year Review. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2013 Sep;29(5):376-81. |
| 8 | Samimi DB, Erb MH, Lane CJ, Dresner SC. The Modified Fasanella-Servat Procedure: Description and Quantified Analysis. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2013 Jan;(1):30-4. |
| 9 | Samimi DB, Alabiad C, Tse DT. Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection for Capillary Hemangiomas: An Anatomically Based Approach. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging. 2012 May-Jun;43(3): 190-5. |
| 10 | Samimi DB, Hamilton DR. Recalcitrant epithelial ingrowth in patients with compromised eyelid function. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2008 May;24(5):544-6. |
| 11 | Goldberg RA, Samimi DB, Tsirbas A, Douglas RS. The hydrogel lacrimal stent for dacryocystorhinostomy: preliminary experience. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008 Mar-Apr;24(2):85-9. |
| Scientific Presentations | |
| 1 | Samimi DB, Complication Rate of Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty in a 10 Year Series. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 10, 2018. |
| 2 | Samimi DB, Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty: A Long-Term Analysis of Complications. 48nd Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA. November, 2017. |
| 3 | Samimi DB, The Pre-Aponeurotic Fat Pedicle for Correction of Superior Sulcus Asymmetry.Orbital Implant Biofilms in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. Video Presentation. 48nd Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA. November, 2017. |
| 4 | Samimi DB, Orbital Implant Biofilms in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. American Academy of Ophthalmology Symposium: Antibiotic Resistance and Its Impact on Oculofacial Surgery. Chicago, IL. October 16, 2016. |
| 5 | Samimi DB, Microbiology of Periorbital Biomaterials: A 30 Year Review. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 7, 2015. |
| 6 | Samimi DB, The Modified Internal Vertical Mattress Eyelid Reconstruction. Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oncology and Oculofacial Surgery Symposium, USC Eye Institute. Los Angeles, CA. December 13, 2014. |
| 7 | Samimi DB, On-Q® Pump for Pain Control after Orbital Implant Surgery. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 2014. |
| 8 | Samimi DB, Microbiology of Periorbital Biomaterials: A 30 Year Review. Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium, Cedar Sinai Medical Center. Beverly Hills, Ca. November 3, 2013. |
| 9 | Samimi DB, The Modified Internal Vertical Mattress Eyelid Reconstruction. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 2, 2013. |
| 10 | Samimi DB, The Modified Fasanella-Servat Procedure. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 2, 2013. |
| 11 | Samimi DB, “On-Q” Pain Management System for Orbital Surgery. American Society of Ocularists Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 11, 2012. |
| 12 | Samimi DB, The Modified Fasanella-Servat Procedure: Description and Quantified Analysis. 43rd Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 9, 2012. |
| 13 | Samimi DB, PROSE Scleral Lens: A Novel Aid for Staged Eyelid Reconstruction. 43rd Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 9, 2012. |
| 14 | Samimi DB, Surgical Anatomy of the Lower Eyelid and Midface. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 2012. |
| 15 | Samimi DB, Intravenous Bevacizumab for Recalcitrant VEGF Positive Sclerosing Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation. 42nd Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. Orlando, FL. October, 2011. |
| 16 | Samimi DB, Microbiology and Biofilm Growth on Silicone Implants in the Lacrimal System. Florida Society of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. June, 2010 |
| 17 | Samimi DB, Microbiology of explanted orbital biomaterials: a 30 year review. 40th Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 2009 |
| Abstracts & Posters | |
| 1 | Samimi DB, Case Controlled Electron Microscopy Study of Infected Lacrimal Stent Biofilms. (Poster) 42nd Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. Orlando, FL. October, 2011. |
| 2 | Samimi DB, Microbiology and Biofilm Growth on Silicone Implants in the Lacrimal System. (Poster) 41st Annual ASOPRS Fall Meeting. Chicago, IL. October, 2010. |
| 3 | Samimi DB, Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection for Capillary Hemangiomas: An Anatomic Based Approach. (Poster) ASOPRS Fall Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 2009 |
| 4 | Samimi DB, Microbiology of explanted orbital biomaterials. A 25 year review. (Poster) ARVO. Ft Lauderdale, FL. May 2009. |
| 5 | Samimi DB, Miller D, Johnson TE. Microbiology of explanted Periorbital Biomaterials: a 25-Year Review. ARVO Meeting Abstracts. 2009 April. 50:3118. |
| Lectures | |
| 1 | Samimi DB, Advanced Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Options. Los Angeles – Multispecialty Cosmetic Academy. Beverly Hills, Ca. March 24, 2018. |
| 2 | Samimi DB, Evaluation and Management of The Tearing Patient. Los Angeles County Optometric Society Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, Ca. March 4, 2018. |
| 3 | Samimi DB, A Collaborative Approach to Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation. Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology Conference. Marina Del Rey, CA. January 21, 2018. |
| 4 | Samimi DB, A Brow Raising Lecture, Eyebrow Rejuvenation Options. Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology Conference. Marina Del Rey, CA. January 21, 2018. |
| 5 | Samimi DB, Reviewing the Commercially Available Botulinum Toxins. Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oncology and Oculofacial Surgery Symposium, USC Roski Eye Institute. Los Angeles, CA. September 23, 2017. |
| 6 | Samimi DB, Fundamentals of Botulinum Toxin Therapy. Facial Fillers and Botox Seminar. USC Ophthalmology Residency Program. Los Angeles, CA. August 19, 2017. |
| 7 | Samimi DB, Practical Secrets to Building an Oculofacial Plastic Referral Practice. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Spring Meeting. Montreal, Canada. June 23, 2017. |
| 8 | Samimi DB, A Brow Raising Lecture: Reviewing Option for Eyebrow Rejuvenation. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 4, 2017. |
| 9 | Samimi DB, Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Fat Repositioning. USC Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fresh Cadaver Course. USC Roski Eye Institute. Los Angeles, CA. December 2, 2016 |
| 10 | Samimi DB, An Evidence Based Approach to Chalazion Treatment. San Diego Optometric Society Symposium. San Diego, CA. September 10, 2016. |
| 11 | Samimi DB, The Low Down on Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Options. San Diego Optometric Society Symposium. San Diego, CA. September 10, 2016. |
| 12 | Samimi DB, An Evidence Based Approach to Chalazion Treatment. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 7, 2016. |
| 13 | Samimi DB, Fundamentals of Botulinum Toxin Therapy. Facial Fillers and Botox Seminar. USC Ophthalmology Residency Program. Beverly Hills, CA. September, 26, 2015 |
| 14 | Samimi DB, Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Fat Repositioning. USC Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fresh Cadaver Course. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. May 1, 2015 |
| 15 | Samimi DB, Understanding Eyelid and Facial Surgical Anatomy. USC Ophthalmology Residency Lecture. Los Angeles, CA. April 24, 2015. |
| 16 | Samimi DB, The Low Down on Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Options. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 7, 2015. |
| 17 | Samimi DB, Fundamentals of Botulinum Toxin Therapy. Facial Fillers and Botox Seminar. USC Ophthalmology Residency Program. Pasadena, CA. November 22, 2014. |
| 18 | Samimi DB, How to be a Suture Star: Eyelid Suturing Fundamental and Laboratory Workshop. USC Ophthalmology Residency Practical. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. October 3, 2014. |
| 19 | Samimi DB, Fundamentals of Botulinum Toxin Therapy. Facial Fillers and Botox Seminar. USC Ophthalmology Residency Program. Los Angeles, CA. June 17, 2014. |
| 20 | Samimi DB, How to be a Suture Star: Eyelid Suturing Fundamental and Laboratory Workshop. USC Ophthalmology Residency Practical. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. April 25, 2014. |
| 21 | Samimi DB, Reviewing the Commercially Available Botulinum Toxins. USC Ophthalmology Residency Lecture. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. April 4, 2014. |
| 22 | Samimi DB, Classification and Treatment of Ptosis. USC Ophthalmology Residency Lecture. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. April 4, 2014. |
| 23 | Samimi DB, Evaluation and Management of the Tearing Patient. USC Ophthalmology Residency Lecture. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. April 4, 2014. |
| 24 | Samimi DB, Battle of the Botulinums: Reviewing the Commercially Available Botulinum Toxins. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Update, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. March 2014. |
| 25 | Samimi DB, Blepharospasm and Eyelid Surgery. Southern California Blepharospasm Support Group Annual Meeting. Northridge, Ca. October, 20th, 2013. |
| 26 | Samimi DB, Fundamentals of Botox. Facial Fillers and Botox Seminar. USC Ophthalmology Residency Program. Beverly Hills, CA. August 24, 2013. |
| 27 | Samimi DB, Classification and Treatment of Ptosis. USC Ophthalmology Residency Lecture. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. January 15, 2013. |
| 28 | Samimi DB, Red Eye: Do’s and Don’ts for Primary Care. USC Family Medicine Conference, California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA. December 4, 2012. |
| 29 | Samimi DB, Botox Fundamentals. Facial Fillers and Botox Seminar. USC Ophthalmology Residency Program. Beverly Hills, CA. October 27, 2012. |
| 30 | Samimi DB, Evaluation and Management of the Tearing Patient. USC Ophthalmology Residency Lecture. Keck School of Medicine at USC. Los Angeles, CA. September 4, 2012. |
| 31 | Samimi DB, Orbital Trauma and Oculoplastic Emergencies. Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, Huntington Hospital. Pasadena, CA. April 4, 2012. |
| 32 | Samimi DB, The Tearing Patient. Optometric Center of Los Angeles. Southern California College of Optometry. Los Angeles, CA. August 10, 2011. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Samimi DB, Erb MH, Dresner SC. Muller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection Pearls: Phenylephrine and Resection Considerations. Pearls and Pitfalls of Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. 2015 |
| 2 | Samimi DB, Erb MH, Dresner SC. Muller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection Procedure Tips. Pearls and Pitfalls of Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. 2015 |
| 3 | Samimi DB, Dresner SC. Fasanella-Servat Modifications. Pearls and Pitfalls of Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. 2015 |
| 4 | Samimi DB, Burnstine MA. Internal Vertical Mattress Eyelid Reconstruction. Pearls and Pitfalls of Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. 2015 |
| 5 | Samimi DB, Lee WW. Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty. In Nouri K. (ed) Dermatologic Surgery – Step by Step. Blackwell Publishing Limited, Oxford, UK, 2012. |