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M Reza Vagefi, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA

M RezaVagefiMD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • M. Reza Vagefi, M.D. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Tufts University, School of Medicine and the Director of the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Vagefi specializes in oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery and is recognized by national organizations as one of the top doctors in his area of expertise.

Clinical Expertise

  • Blepharoplasty, Graves' ophthalmopathy, Orbital cellulitis, Orbital fractures, Anophthalmos, Eyelid surgery, Facial paralysis, Benign lymphoid hyperplasia of the orbit, Facial trauma reconstruction, Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, Plastic surgery, Blepharospasm, Blepharoptosis, Eyelid disorders, Orbital surgery, Eyelid neoplasms, Orbital implants, Orbital neoplasms, Lacrimal apparatus disorders, Botulinum toxin injections for facial cosmesis, Orbital evisceration, Orbital myositis, Eye Enucleation, Eye Evisceration, Eyelids, Lacrimal Duct Obstruction

Education & Training

  • Center for Facial Appearances
    Center for Facial AppearancesFellowship, Oculofacial Plastic, Reconstructive, & Orbital Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2006 - 2012
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2017-2020
  • Best Doctor Best Doctors in America, 2017-2020
  • Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Man Who Is a Medical Marvel: 45-Year-Old Shot in the Eye Survives AND Escapes Going Blind After a .22-Caliber Pistol Bullet Lodged in His Socket
    The Man Who Is a Medical Marvel: 45-Year-Old Shot in the Eye Survives AND Escapes Going Blind After a .22-Caliber Pistol Bullet Lodged in His SocketDecember 4th, 2017
  • Man Shot in Eye Survives and Doesn’t Lose Vision: A Case Study
    Man Shot in Eye Survives and Doesn’t Lose Vision: A Case StudyDecember 3rd, 2017
  • Techniques for Lacrimal Canalicular Lacerations Steadily Improving
    Techniques for Lacrimal Canalicular Lacerations Steadily ImprovingNovember 1st, 2017
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Committees

  • Fellowship Education Director, Education Committee, ASOPRS 2022 - Present
  • Member Subcommittee, Basic and Clinical Science Course; AAO 2017 - Present
  • Assistant Secretary of Education, Education Committee, ASOPRS 2018 - 2022

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
    Fellow
  • American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Fellow
  • California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
    Member
  • Frederick C. Cordes Eye Society
    Member

External Links

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