Director, The Center for Facial & Nasal Plastic Surgery
Greater Los Angeles Area
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- Founder at Facial Paralysis and Bell's Palsy Foundation
- Director at Facial Paralysis Institute
- Director at The Institute for Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction
- Assitant Clinical Professor of Surgery at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Director at The Center for Facial & Nasal Plastic Surgery
- Clinical Chief - Division of Otolaryngology; Surgeon - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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- Clinical Instructor - Facial Plastic Surgery at Harvard Medical School
- physician at ucla school of medicine
- Education
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- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Harvard Medical School
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Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Summary
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is a Harvard-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes exclusively in the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes and nose. He is the Director of The Center for Facial and Nasal Plastic Surgery (Beverly Hills, California; Greater Los Angeles Area) and board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. His expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery has made him one of the most sought-after surgeons in the country. He has been featured in The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC News, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Discovery Health, and numerous other media for his expertise in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Azizzadeh is also the Course Director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's "Advances in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery"
After graduating from the UCLA School of Medicine with highest honors, Dr. Azizzadeh completed a six-year residency program in Head and Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He then completed a sub-specialized fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
For the past two decades, Dr. Azizzadeh has been actively engaged in clinical and basic science research helping to advance the field of facial plastic surgery. He has received many honors and awards for his research endeavors. Furthermore, he has published numerous articles, as well as, presented at the national and international level. As an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, Dr. Azizzadeh is also actively involved in teaching facial plastic surgery to residents and medical students.
In addition to his busy surgical practice, Dr. Azizzadeh has also been actively involved in several humanitarian organizations and is the West Coast Surgical Coordinator for Medical Missions for Children.
Dr. Azizzadeh practices in Beverly Hills, California in the greater Los Angeles area.
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Specialties:
Revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, facial paralysis & Bell's palsy reconstruction, blepharoplasty, facelifts, primary rhinoplasty, botox, restylane, radiesse, juvederm, perlane, fat grafting, fami, nasal reconstruction
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Experience
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Founder
Facial Paralysis and Bell's Palsy Foundation
(Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
Facial Paralysis and Bell's Palsy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals who suffer from facial paralysis and bells palsy. The foundation has three missions: raise community awareness for facial paralysis and bell's palsy; fund research organizations dedicated to peripheral nerve diseases; treat children and adults suffering from facial paralysis who do not have financial means for obtaining the necessary treatment.
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Director
Facial Paralysis Institute
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2006 — Present (4 years )
The Facial Paralysis Institute, located in Beverly Hills (California) is the premier center for the managements of individuals with bell's palsy and facial paralysis. A world-renowned team of specialists collaborate on management and treatment of facial palsy, bells palsy, facial nerve paralysis, acoustic neuroma, trigeminal neuroma, hemifacial microsomia. Dr. Azizzadeh is the Director of the Center and lead Facial Plastic Surgeon. He performs the reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures in conjunction with the other team members. (www.facialparalysisinstitute.com)
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Director
The Institute for Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
The Institute for Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction located in Beverly Hills, California (www.rhinoplastynet.com) is one of the leading centers for aesthetic and functional nasal surgery. The Institute based in the greater Los Angeles area focuses on multispecialty approach for patients who are seeking primary and revision rhinoplasty as well as individuals who are seeking major nasal reconstruction as a result of cancer or trauma. The team of specialists include: facial plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists (ENT specialists), and allergists. The Institute employs state of the art technology such as morphing software, computed tomography (CT scanning), nasal endoscopy and image-guided techniques to provide the best possible outcome for primary rhinoplasty, revision rhinolasty, reconstructive rhinoplasty, as well as endoscopic sinonasal surgery. Dr. Babak Azizzadeh serves as the Director of the Institute for Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction.
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Assitant Clinical Professor of Surgery
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
(Higher Education industry)
October 2003 — Present (6 years 3 months)
Los Angeles, California
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Director
The Center for Facial & Nasal Plastic Surgery
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
The Center for Facial and Nasal Plastic Surgery, located in Beverly Hills, California, is the premier institute for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in the West Coast (www.facialplastics.info).
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Clinical Chief - Division of Otolaryngology; Surgeon - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
(Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is one of the leading hospitals in California. Based in Los Angeles, the hospital is at the cutting edge of medicine with some of the finest physicians and facilities.
Member of Craniofacial Center
Member of Head and Neck Cancer Center of Excellence -
Clinical Instructor - Facial Plastic Surgery
Harvard Medical School
(Educational Institution; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year )
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physician
ucla school of medicine
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
1992 — 1996 (4 years )
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
M.D. , Medicine , 1992 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
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University of California, Los Angeles
B.S. , Microbiology & Molecular Genetics , 1988 — 1992
- Activities and Societies:
- Summa Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Founder & President UCLA Flying Samaritans
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Harvard Medical School
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Interests:
Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes and nose with expertise in rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty and facial paralysis (bell's palsy) reconstruction. Actively involved in several humanitarian organizations; West Coast Surgical Coordinator for Medical Missions for Children (MMFC.ORG). Travel routinely to third-world countries to treat children with cleft lip and nose deformities. Board member of Universal Children's Fund Member of the Reconstructive Surgery Team of the ROSE Fund, a national non-profit organization committed to ending violence against women and children.
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Groups:
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery - UCLA School of Medicine
Board Certified - American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery
Medical Missions for Children - West Coast Director
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS’s Honors:
Summa Cum Laude -
UCLA Outstanding Resident Teaching Award -
Division of Head and Neck Surgery Chief Resident
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Resident Research award -
Resident Travel Award @ the 60th Annual AAOA Meeting
Resident Travel Award @ the Triological Society Meeting
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society -
UCLA Medical Student Thesis Program -
Phi Beta Kappa -
The David Saxon Distinguished Phi Beta Kappa Award -
Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Honors Thesis -
UCLA Undergraduate Summer Research Award -
Undergraduate Dean’s Honor List -
College of Letters & Science Honors -
Golden Key National Honor Society -
Eta Sigma Honor Society -
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