
Kian Eftekhari MD
Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery
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756 East 12200 SouthDraper, UT 84020
Phone+1 801-328-2522
Fax+1 801-533-0589
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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 InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2010
Crozer-Chester Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year
Oculoplastic Surgery IncOculoplastic Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
UT State Medical License 2014 - 2028
NC State Medical License 2016 - 2020
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
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
- Charles Oliver Prize for Research in Ophthalmology University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 2010
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsTeprotumumab: The First Approved Biologic for Thyroid Eye Disease.Christopher J. Hwang, Kian Eftekhari
International Ophthalmology Clinics. 2021-04-01 - 5 citationsTeprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease.Christopher J. Hwang, Kian Eftekhari
International Ophthalmology Clinics. 2020-01-01 - 2 citationsOrbital Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Initially Presenting as Neovascular Glaucoma.Khalid M. Aldaas, Cara Randall, Kian Eftekhari, Alice Yang Zhang
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020-01-01
Press Mentions
Top Utah Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Kian Eftekhari, Unveils Revolutionary "Preservation Blepharoplasty" Technique at Global Aesthetics Conference in MiamiNovember 18th, 2024
Physicians' Biggest ThreatsMarch 7th, 2022
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
- Member
- Member
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryCandidate Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Eyelid Center of Utahhttps://eyelidcenterutah.com
- YouTube Eyelid Center of Utahhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgq2rQ4Ur_ZVq1dnp-zwzA/
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