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Specialty:: Ophthalmology
Department Affiliation:: Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliation:: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
State License:: A122223
Languages:: French
Phone:: 626-817-4747
Health Plans:: Accepted Plans

About Me: Dr. Rootman treats the entire spectrum of oculofacial plastic disorders including eyelid problems such as cancers, malpositions (turning in or turning out) and ptosis (drooping eyelids). He also specializes in scarless endoscopic tearing surgery and additionally applies these techniques for complicated orbital tumor removals. This complements his particular interest in orbital and complex skull base disease, such as thyroid orbitopathy, orbital vascular malformations and traumatic fractures. Dr. Rootman is also highly skilled in performing surgery and minimally invasive interventions for aesthetic enhancement.
Links: uclahealth.org/eye
uclahealth.org/Doheny

Primary Office: Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena
625 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Suite 240
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Phone: 626-817-4747
Fax: 626-817-4748
Secondary Office: Stein Eye Institute
300 Stein Plaza
1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Phone: 310-825-3090
Fax: 310-825-0441

Medical Board Certifications: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2014
Fellowship: Oculoplastics/Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, 2012-2013
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, 2008-2012
Internship: Surgery, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2008
Degree: Queens University School of Medicine, MD, 2007

Interests

Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Lift
The medical term for an eyelid lift is blepharoplasty. This procedure can remove puffiness or bags under the eyes. It can also correct droopy eyelids.
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Blepharospasm
Eye Twitching
An eye twitch is an involuntary, abnormal blinking of your eyelid. This abnormal blinking may happen many times per day. If eye twitching is severe, it can impair vision.
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Botox
Cosmetic Dermal Fillers
Endoscopic Eyebrow Lift
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Lift
The medical term for an eyelid lift is blepharoplasty. This procedure can remove puffiness or bags under the eyes. It can also correct droopy eyelids.
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Eyelid Tumors
Eye Cancer: Introduction
Primary eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts somewhere in or on the eye (on the surface, on the iris, or within the eye beneath the retina) or in the skin of cells around the eye (the eyelid). Because it’s so rare, it’s best for someone with eye cancer to seek treatment from someone who specializes in this field. A person can ask their healthcare provider to refer them to an eye cancer specialist.
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Graves Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism means your thyroid gland is too active. This tiny gland is found in your neck. An overactive thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This makes your metabolism work at a faster rate.
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Lacrimal Disorder
Orbital Surgery
Orbital Tumor
Ptosis
Ptosis
Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops down more than it should. If the ptosis is severe, it may block vision.
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Trauma
Trauma
Detailed information on neurological trauma in children
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Publications: Link to my PubMed publications >

Awards

Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
Barsky Prize in Ophthalmology, Queen’s University
FitzGerald Academy Resident Teacher Award (nomination), St Michaels Hospital
R. Gordon Kelly Award, University of Toronto
Sopman Humanitarian Award, The University Health Network
Best Paper, Neuro-ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Duncan Jamieson & Woywitka Cup, University of Toronto
UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute Fellow Teaching Award, Jules Stein Eye Institute
Bartley Frueh, MD Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
Excellence in Research Award, Jules Stein Eye Institute

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