The Oculofacial Podcast

We are joined by Dr. Peter Timoney, director of the spring meeting to recap all the highlights and get some behind the scenes insight. Dr. Lilly Wagner recaps the Orbit and Oncology sessions with her favorite take-aways and Dr. Katie Winkler shares the best of the Aesthetics and Practice Management sessions.

In this episode, ASOPRS Immediate Past President, Dr. Wendy Lee, moderates a candid roundtable with Drs. Don Kikkawa, John Holds, Evan Black, and Reza Vagefi, as they discuss ACGME accreditation of fellowship training. The panel weighs external validation, standardized training, and the potential for a new ABO subspecialty certification in the setting of ACGME requirements and some program directo...

Moderator: Dr. Deepak Ramesh Guests:  Dr. Rod Rohrich and Dr. John Holds In the dynamic world of oculofacial plastic surgery, trends come and go, but some principles remain timeless. This post explores the evolution of eyelid surgery, the shift towards natural aesthetics, and the future of oculoplastics based on insights from leading experts in the field.  

Moderator: Cat Burkat, MD FACS (Professor at Univ of Wisconsin-Madison) Guests · Dr. Elizabeth Bradley, Associate Professor at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester · Dr. François Codère Associate Professor from the Université de Montréal in Canada · Dr. Richard Allen, Professor at Baylor in Texas   In this Surgical Spotlight TOP podcast episode: "Myogenic Ptosis: Is It Really Any Different?", we are diving...

In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, host Dr. David Samimi is joined by an expert panel including Drs. Larry Kass, Allen Wulc, Julian Perry, and Adam Scheiner to discuss the management of one of the more challenging problems in aesthetic and reconstructive oculoplastic surgery – lower eyelid festoons and malar mounds.  The conversation covers topics including patient evaluation, treatment s...

About This Episode ASOPRS President Dr. John Ng moderates a panel discussion on subspecialty board certification, why it matters now, and what it would mean for members. Panelists Dr. Ken Morgenstern  — Board Certification Liaison, Former ASOPRS President Dr. Stuart Seiff  — Executive Vice President, Former ASOPRS President Dr. Jennifer Murdock  — ASOPRS Member Dr. George Bartley  — CEO, American...

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here Host: Deepak Ramesh In this episode of the ASOPRS Oculofacial Podcast, host Dr. Deepak Ramesh is joined by Drs. Gary Linkov and Mike McCracken to explore the evolving role of hair transplantation within oculoplastic surgery. From foundational principles like androgenetic hair loss and donor site selection to advanced techniques such as FUE vs. FUT, eyebrow restoration,...

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here Host: Dr. Jamie Keen Panelists: Dr. Stuart R. Seiff, Dr. Erin Shriver, and Dr. Kathryn (Katie) Winkler Producer: Seanna Grob In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast Journal Club , host Dr. Jamie Keen is joined by an esteemed panel of leaders in oculoplastic surgery; Dr. Stuart Seiff, Dr. Erin Shriver, and Dr. Katie Winkler to review and discuss three impactful studie...

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here Moderator: Dr. Nicole Langelier Panelists: Dr John Fezza, Dr. Ana Carolina Victoria, Dr Deepak Ramesh, Dr. Jennifer Murdock, and Dr Julie Woodward. In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, leading surgeons come together to explore the clinical art and science of ablative laser resurfacing, breaking down CO₂, erbium, and hybrid technologies. They dive into device sele...

Discover the latest findings on basal cell carcinoma presentations across different ethnicities and the role of modifiable risk factors. Essential insights for medical professionals and patients alike. In this episode, we discuss skin health, where a topic that often arises is basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer. With increasing rates of skin cancers noted globally, und...

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here This episode was produced by Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema and moderated by Dr. Nicole Topilow. In  Pearls on Complex Orbital Reconstruction , Dr. Nicole Topilow moderates a dynamic roundtable with Drs. Grant, Tao, and Kikkawa exploring pre-operative planning, timing of acute versus delayed repairs, and key surgical landmarks in orbital fracture management. The panel dives...

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here In this episode, Dr. Deepak Ramesh discusses interpretation and evaluation of hearing and audiograms in relation to the field of oculoplastics. He is joined by Dr. Eric Sandler and Michele Schechter, audiologist who have experience both in clinical trials and in clinical practice with ototoxic medication such as teprotumumab. 

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here   In this episode of the Ocular Facial Podcast, Dr. Michelle Ting and her esteemed guests discuss significant articles from the November-December 2025 issue of OPRS. The conversation covers the role of tranexamic acid in oculoplastic surgery, the correlation between quality of life and clinical parameters in thyroid eye disease, and the potential link between air pollut...

ASOPRS Website: Click Here Dr. Natalie Hoesly hosts Dr. Anne Barmettler, Dr. Michael Kazim, and Dr. Reza Vagefi to a discussion of the nuances of lower eyelid retraction repair and a debate of the pros and cons of different spacer graft materials, including hard palate, ear cartilage and acellular dermal matrix.

ASOPRS Website: Click Here Join Dr. Grant Moore for an interview with 2025 ASOPRS President, Dr. Wendy Lee. In this episode, Dr. Lee discusses her pathway to becoming ASOPRS president, her term in office, progress on board certification, and how she balances life and work. Fun fact: she's been to at least 9 countries this year. Happy listening!

ASOPRS Website: Click Here   In this episode of the Oculofacial podcast, host Dr. Cat Burkat engages with Dr. Francois Codere, Dr. Peter Dolman, and Prof. Geoffrey Rose who are all experts in the field of DCR (Dacryocystorhinostomy) to explore the complexities of tear drainage, surgical techniques, and the evolving understanding of the lacrimal system. The conversation covers the physiological asp...

ASOPRS Website: Click Here Join our host, Dr. Edith Reshef and esteemed guests Dr. Jonathan Lu, Dr. Seanna Grob, and Dr. Reza Vagefi in their discussion of the September-October issue of OPRS. Topics include utilization of serologic inflammatory markers in predicting orbital cellulitis severity, whether silicone cream is beneficial post-operatively for periorbital surgery, and management of refrac...

ASOPRS Website: Click Here In this engaging episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, host Dr. Christopher Dermarkarian and a distinguished panel explore the current research in oculofacial surgery, particularly focusing on the evolving role of artificial intelligence, the impacts of TED treatment with teprotumumab and the pitfalls of posterior ptosis repair. This episode draws rich insights from expert...

ASOPRS Website: Click Here   Now on TOP: Join hosts Dr. Cat Burkat, Dr. Deepak Ramesh, and Dr. Grant Moore for a recap of the 2025 ASOPRS  Fall  Scientific Symposium. In this episode, we explore what goes into planning and producing the  Fall  Symposium with Dr. Nick Mahoney ( Fall  2025 Scientific Symposium Chair), "game changing" research presentations, and interview this year's Quickert Award f...

ASOPRS Website:  Click Here Have you ever wanted to know more about aesthetic lasers, but don't know where to start?  Confused by the lingo? Join Dr. Nicole Langelier as she takes Dr. Christina Choe and Dr. Sandy Zhang-Nunes through a whirlwind tour of laser physics, laser terminology, and laser-tissue interactions. We'll explain how lasers work, discuss selective photothermolysis, cover basic ski...

ASOPRS Website: Click Here Join Dr. Natalie Homer hosts Dr. David Jordan and Dr. Stuart Seiff as they debate the advantages and disadvantages of these two implant types and discuss technique nuances of enucleation and evisceration surgery.

ASOPRS Foundation: https://www.asoprsfoundation.org/donate   In this episode, we dive into Trans-Orbital Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery, or TONES — a cutting-edge approach to accessing the skull base via the orbit. We're joined by leading experts to explore the indications, techniques, and future of this rapidly growing field. Whether you're a seasoned surgeon or just curious about the frontiers of orbi...

Dr. Deepak Ramesh hosts an expert panel featuring Drs. Robert Schwarcz, Pat Flaherty, and John Martin, who delve into transitioning medical practices into cosmetic-focused operations. These seasoned professionals share personal stories and insights on overcoming industry challenges, enhancing surgical skills, and expanding practice reach. They discuss topics like building accredited operating room...

Explore the journey of launching a solo oculoplastics practice with Dr. Deepak Ramesh, alongside experts Dr. Srini Iyengar and Dr. Mahsa Sohrab. Delve into their personal experiences, discussing challenges and strategies in establishing successful practices in various locales, from New Jersey to Connecticut. Discover insights into financial planning, staff management, and balancing functional and...

About the Guest(s): Dr. Parag Gandhi (host) : Oculofacial plastic surgeon at Maryland Eye & Face and University of Maryland Hospitals in Baltimore. He is the Chair of the Global Outreach Committee of ASOPRS, has extensive experience leading medical missions, developing global ophthalmology programs, and two surgical mission trips to Ukraine with Face 2 Face. Dr. Raymond Cho : Clinical Professor an...