SolomonShaftelMDPhD

Ophthalmology • San Diego, CA

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Oculofacial plastic surgeon

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Office
4405 Vandever Ave
San Diego, CA 92120
Phone+1 619-516-6606
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Education & Training

University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013 - 2015
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2010 - 2024
SD State Medical License Active through 2017
WA State Medical License 2013 - 2015
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
A case of mistaken identity: Saksenaea vasiformis of the orbit.
Allison J Chen, Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema, Rohan Verma, Vera Vavinskaya, Solomon S Shaftel, Adam S. DeConde, Bobby S. Korn, Don O. Kikkawa, Catherine Y. Liu> ;Orbit. 2021 Nov 2
3 citations
Lateral Wall Orbital Decompression: Comparison of Outcomes in Rim Sparing and Temporary Rim Removal Techniques.
Adam R. Sweeney, Solomon S. Shaftel, Sarah M. Jacobs, Arash Jian-Amadi> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2017 Mar 1
13 citations
Ocular Trauma From Dog Bites: Characterization, Associations, and Treatment Patterns at a Regional Level I Trauma Center Over 11 Years.
Mark A. Prendes, Arash Jian-Amadi, Shu Hong Chang, Solomon S. Shaftel> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Jul 1
2 citations
Hemostasis in Orbital Surgery
Solomon S. Shaftel, Shu Hong Chang, Kris S. Moe> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2016 Jun 1
29 citations
Ocular injuries from fireworks: the 11-year experience of a US level I trauma center.
Chang It, Prendes Ma, Tarbet Kj, Amadi Aj, Shu Hong Chang, Shaftel Ss> ;Eye. 2016 Jun 10
263 citations
Sustained Interleukin-1β Overexpression Exacerbates Tau Pathology Despite Reduced Amyloid Burden in an Alzheimer's Mouse Model
Simantini Ghosh, Michael D. Wu, Solomon S. Shaftel, Stephanos Kyrkanides, Frank M. LaFerla, John A. Olschowka, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;The Journal of Neuroscience. 2013 Mar 13
65 citations
Chronic IL-1β-Mediated Neuroinflammation Mitigates Amyloid Pathology in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease without Inducing Overt Neurodegeneration
Sarah B. Matousek, Simantini Ghosh, Solomon S. Shaftel, Stephanos Kyrkanides, John A. Olschowka, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. 2012 Mar 1
90 citations
Adult murine hippocampal neurogenesis is inhibited by sustained IL-1β and not rescued by voluntary running
Michael D. Wu, Amy M. Hein, Michael J. Moravan, Solomon S. Shaftel, John A. Olschowka, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 2012 Feb 1
45 citations
Cyclooxygenase-1 mediates prostaglandin E2 elevation and contextual memory impairment in a model of sustained hippocampal interleukin-1β expression
Sarah B. Matousek, Amy M. Hein, Solomon S. Shaftel, John A. Olschowka, Stephanos Kyrkanides, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;Journal of Neurochemistry. 2010 Jul 1
123 citations
Sustained expression of interleukin-1β in mouse hippocampus impairs spatial memory
Amy H. Moore, Michael D. Wu, Solomon S. Shaftel, K.A. Graham, M.K. O’Banion> ;Neuroscience. 2009 Dec 29
366 citations
The role of interleukin-1 in neuroinflammation and Alzheimer disease: an evolving perspective.
Solomon S. Shaftel, W. Sue T. Griffin, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;Journal of Neuroinflammation. 2008 Feb 26
196 citations
Chronic Interleukin-1β Expression in Mouse Brain Leads to Leukocyte Infiltration and Neutrophil-Independent Blood–Brain Barrier Permeability without Overt Neurodegener...
Solomon S. Shaftel, Thaddeus J. Carlson, John A. Olschowka, Stephanos Kyrkanides, Sarah B. Matousek, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;The Journal of Neuroscience. 2007 Aug 29
321 citations
Sustained hippocampal IL-1β overexpression mediates chronic neuroinflammation and ameliorates Alzheimer plaque pathology
Solomon S. Shaftel, Stephanos Kyrkanides, John A. Olschowka, Jen-nie H. Miller, Renee E. Johnson, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2007 Jun 1
33 citations
Amelioration of pain and histopathologic joint abnormalities in the Col1-IL-1βXAT mouse model of arthritis by intraarticular induction of μ-opioid receptor into the te...
Stephanos Kyrkanides, Paolo M. Fiorentino, Jen-nie H. Miller, Yanjun Gan, Yu-Ching Lai, Solomon S. Shaftel, J. Edward Puzas, Maria Grazia Piancino, M. Kerry O'Banion, ...> ;Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2007 Jun 1
49 citations
Intraarticular induction of interleukin-1β expression in the adult mouse, with resultant temporomandibular joint pathologic changes, dysfunction, and pain
Yu-Ching Lai, Solomon S. Shaftel, Jen-nie H. Miller, Ross H. Tallents, Yoon Chang, Carl A. Pinkert, John A. Olschowka, Ian M. Dickerson, J. Edward Puzas, M. Kerry O'Ba...> ;Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2006 Apr 1
67 citations
COX-3: a splice variant of cyclooxygenase-1 in mouse neural tissue and cells.
Solomon S. Shaftel, John A. Olschowka, Sean D. Hurley, Amy H. Moore, M. Kerry O'Banion> ;Brain Research. Molecular Brain Research. 2003 Nov 26
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Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical CenterSan Diego, California