Cynthia A. Boxrud MD (She/Her)

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Professor of Ophthalmology Jules Stein Eye Inistitute Oculofacial and Reconstruction UCLA Los Angeles, CA

2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 408ESanta Monica, CA 90404

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Summary

Cynthia Boxrud, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Santa Monica, CA, with subspecialties in oculo-plastic and orbital reconstructive surgery. She completed her medical education at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and has an extensive training background, including a fellowship in oculofacial and reconstructive surgery at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. A second fellowship was done at Cornell Memorial Sloan Kettering in Ocular Oncology. Dr. Boxrud is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Richard Casey MD Medical Corporation, a role she has held since 1991. She has notable experience in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and adipocyte-derived stem cell applications. Her research includes publications on cataract surgery, periorbital conditions, and hyaluronic acid fillers. Dr. Boxrud has been recognized by Castle Connolly as one of America's Top Doctors across various categories and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterOculofacial and Reconstructive Surgery , 1992 - 1993
NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1990
New York-Presbyterian HospitalOphthalmic Oncology and Orbital Surgery , 1986 - 1988
Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades)Internship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1986

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1987 - 2001
CO State Medical License 1993 - 1995
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2022
America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2022
Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Advantages of eliminating the cataract surgery post-operative day 1 appointment in a rural practice.
Gavin Bahadur, Lewis Macdonald, Shawn Lin, Cynthia Boxrud, Ralph Crew
Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine. 2024-10-01
6 citations
Periorbital Necrotizing Sweet's Syndrome: A Case Report.
Samantha L Watson, Andy Kuo, Susan H Kishi, Marisa N Fat, Cynthia A Boxrud
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2023-07-21
1 citations
Inferior altitudinal visual loss and mask-wearing practices: A case series.
Cynthia A Boxrud, Nicholas A Householder, Dylan K Kim, Katherine M Kugler, Chandler S Harris
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2023-02-01

Journal Articles

Thrombogenicity of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Quantitative Thrombodynamics Study. Kim JS, Gonzales L, Lester J, Householder N, Boxrud C, Goldberg R, Ugradar S. Ophthal...
Cynthia Boxrud MD, OPRS, 1/2022