Rohan Verma, MD

Rohan Verma, MD is a leader in eyelid, eyebrow, lacrimal and orbital surgery techniques with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and national meeting presentations. Dr. Verma is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has taught oculoplastic and facial surgery to residents and fellows and has given lectures to domestic and international ophthalmologists, dermatologists, and cosmetic surgeons.

After graduating at the top of his class at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute. Throughout his training, he was awarded the Prather Endowed and Helen Hillyer academic scholarships, NIH research grants, and the Excellence in Ophthalmology Award for clinical, academic, and research accomplishments.

Dr. Verma completed a prestigious two-year fellowship with Drs. Roger Dailey and John Ng at the Oregon Health & Science University Casey Eye Institute, one of the few select training programs in the United States accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Here he excelled in the cosmetic and functional aspects of oculofacial plastic surgery and performed the highest number of surgical procedures and cosmetic facial injections in the country as a fellow. Dr. Verma received the Bartley Frueh Award for Best Young ASOPRS oral presentation and the ASOPRS travel grant to the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society symposium in Seoul, Korea.

Cosmetic surgery performed include: 

• Scarless eyelid ptosis surgery (droopy eyelid surgery) 
• Upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)
• Asian blepharoplasty (eyelid crease surgery) 
• Lower eyelid blepharoplasty (lower eyelid bags, dark circles)
• Almond eye surgery (droopy and downturned lower eyelids)
• Endoscopic brow lift (forehead lift)
• Endoscopic midface lift (cheek lift)
• Face lift
• Neck lift
• Minimally invasive procedures (dermal fillers, neuromodulators (Botox), Kybella, laser) to enhance facial characteristics
• CO2 laser
• Endoscopic forehead lift

When he is not working, Dr. Verma enjoys spending time with his family, exploring nature, attending sporting and performing arts events.

Education:

• ASOPRS Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Oregon Health and Science University / Casey Eye Institute
• Ophthalmology Residency: University of California San Diego / Shiley Eye Institute
• Internship: Scripps Mercy Hospital
• Medical School: University of California San Diego
• College: McGill University