The Oculofacial Podcast

In this episode, we memorialize Dr. Rick Anderson, who passed away earlier this year. Having published over 300 papers and trained 40+ fellows, Rick was one of the first ASOPRS members to apply an academic, translational research-based approach to oculoplastic surgery. He was equally well known for his lust for life, rambunctious spirit, and ability to infuse fun into most settings.* This episode...

Dr. Ann Tran welcomes Dr.  Sruti Akella an assistant professor at Ohio State University, and Dr. Cat Burkat a Professor at the University of Wisconsin to review three articles from the March and April Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal. If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting: asoprs.membe...

Facial fat grafting is an integral part of oculofacial plastic surgery practice. In this second part, Dr. Ramesh discusses advanced subcutaneous fat grafting techniques, as well as how to treat and avoid complications of fat grafting.    If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting:  asoprs.memberclicks.net/pod...

The Fat Grafting Episode - Part 1   Facial fat grafting is an integral part of oculofacial plastic surgery practice. In this episode, Dr. Ramesh discusses the history of fat grafting, as well as clinical pearls and tips to improve success."   If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in hosting a podcast episode, please submit your idea by visiting:  asoprs.memberclicks.ne...

Oculofacial Surgeons encounter failures which can vary in nature and magnitude.  Failure can be difficult to talk about, but it can offer important learning opportunities. In this episode, Brett Kotlus MD and Flora Levin MD  share how they think about failure, and they discuss examples of failures from their own practices.  If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in host...

In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, Dr. Liza Cohen (Northwestern University) hosts TOP Journal Club, in which discussants Dr. Robert Goldberg (UCLA), Dr. Erin Shriver (University of Iowa), and Dr. Larissa Habib (Yale University) analyze three articles from the January/February 2023 issue of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and share their personal practice pearls. If you're an A...

Dr. Scott M. Goldstein, the current Treasurer/Finance Director of ASOPRS, sits down with his two predecessors Drs. John Fezza & Jemshed Khan to discuss multiple business pearls covering various employment models, staffing, inventory, working as an Oculofacial surgeon and more as they share over 75 years of collective experience. If you're an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interesting in...

In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, Dr. Suzanne van Landingham (University of Wisconsin-Madison) hosts a TOP Journal club in which Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema (University of California, Irvine), Dr. Jessica Chang (University of Southern California), and Dr. John Rose (Davis Duehr Dean) discuss three papers from the November/December 2022 Issue of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery."...

On this episode of TOP, Dr. Grant Moore interviews Dr. Jennifer Sivak-Callcott about her recently completed term as President of ASOPRS. Tune in to hear Dr. Sivak-Callcott discuss the high points and challenges she experienced as President and provide some outstanding advice for members looking to become more involved in ASOPRS. A transcript of this interview will also be included in 2023's first...

On this episode of TOP, Drs. Cat Burkat and Nick Mahoney take us through the highlights and preparation of the 2022 ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium held at the Palmer House in Chicago.   Did you catch how the Aesthetic/Functional format changed this year? Tune in to recap the meeting, what you missed, and how the behind-the-scenes planning for the Fall Meeting occurs.    If you're an ASOPRS Membe...

On this episode of TOP, Drs. Cat Burkat and Nick Mahoney take us through the highlights and preparation of the 2022 ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium held at the Palmer House in Chicago.   Did you catch how the Aesthetic/Functional format changed this year? Tune in to recap the meeting, what you missed, and how the behind-the-scenes planning for the Fall Meeting occurs.    If you're an ASOPRS Membe...

On this episode of TOP, Drs. Cat Burkat and Nick Mahoney take us through the highlights and preparation of the 2022 ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium held at the Palmer House in Chicago.   Did you catch how the Aesthetic/Functional format changed this year? Tune in to recap the meeting, what you missed, and how the behind-the-scenes planning for the Fall Meeting occurs.    If you're an ASOPRS Membe...

Is there an instrument that helps you perform magic in the operating room? In this second edition of "What's in Your Tray", Dr. David Samimi interviews colleagues who share on the instruments that allowed them to up their game in the cosmetic oculofacial plastic sphere. Listen in to find your next new magic wand! If you would like to join us on a future episode, contact DrSamimi@Eyesthetica.com ,...

Is there an instrument that helps you perform magic in the operating room? In this first edition of "What's in Your Tray", Dr. David Samimi interviews colleagues who share on the instruments that allowed them to up their game in the functional oculofacial plastic sphere. Listen in to find your next new magic wand! If you would like to join us on a future episode, contact me  at DrSamimi@Eyesthetic...

In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, Dr. Natalie Homer (Stanford University) hosts the first TOP Journal Club, in which discussants Dr. Vikram Durairaj (TOC Eye and Face), Dr. Michael Yoon (Massachusetts Eye and Ear) and Dr. Andrea Tooley (Mayo Clinic) analyze three articles from the September/October Issue of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and share their personal practice pea...

In this episode of The Oculofacial Podcast, we kick off our series on Practice Management by talking about risk, and how to set up your practice to serve the needs of your patients. Dr. Kian Eftekhari interviews Dr. Tamara Fountain - Professor at Rush University, Former ASOPRS President, Former AAO President and Former Board Member of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) – to discuss pea...

The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is dedicated to the health and beauty of the eyes and face.  On behalf of ASOPRS, "TOP" is excited to present its inaugural podcast with Dr. James Katowitz. Jim is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  In this episode, Dr. Scott Goldstein will be interviewing his...