Program Overview

Oculofacial Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

About the Fellowship

The OHSU Casey Eye Institute's 2-year Oculofacial Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship is sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and is monitored by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Fellowship Compliance Committee (AUPO FCC). The fellowship program is based at OHSU Casey Eye Institute, with additional training at the Portland VA Medical Center.

Clinical Opportunities

The fellowship offers extensive clinical and surgical experience in:

• Eyelid, lacrimal, orbital, trauma, complex reconstruction, and multi-disciplinary cases
• Cosmetic procedures, including periocular and facial surgery, fillers, implants, neuromodulators, and laser modalities
• Participation in the Casey Eye Institute's Facial Nerve Center Multidisciplinary Clinic

Research Opportunities

Clinical research and publication are part of the fellowship program. Fellows may also participate in ongoing clinical trials. Basic science labs and mentors are available for those interested in basic science research. Financing for research is available through the Lester T. Jones Endowed Chair.

Educational Opportunities

The fellow is appointed as a Clinical Instructor during their two years. Fellows participate in:

• Resident clinical teaching for residents on the oculofacial plastics rotation
• Giving lectures to residents
• Participating in grand rounds and quarterly oculofacial plastics journal club
• Attending the yearly Casey Eye Institute head dissection course and the Orbital Dissection Course at UCLA

Application Process

All applicants must:

• Complete the SF application form
• Submit a curriculum vitae
• Submit 3 letters of recommendation
• Applications are reviewed by the program director and division faculty, and select candidates are invited for an interview

Fellowship Program Team

• Fellowship Director: John D. Ng, MD, MS, FACS
• Coordinator: Dajana Zelen
• Clinical Assistant Coordinator: Dawn Brundage

Oculofacial Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty

• Davin C. Ashraf, M.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
  • Areas of interest: Clinical Informatics, Thyroid Eye Disease, Medical Education, Healthcare Outcomes
• Roger A. Dailey, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
  • Lester T. Jones Chair of Oculoplastic Surgery, Surgery, School of Medicine
• Natalie Hoesly, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
  • Areas of interest: Facial cosmetic surgery, Restorative cosmetic surgery, Orbital and facial trauma, Thyroid eye disease, Eyelid and facial reconstruction, Orbital oncology, Endoscopic nasolacrimal surgery
• John D. Ng, M.D., M.S., FACS
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
  • Head, Oculofacial Plastics, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery Division
  • Co-director of Facial Nerve Center
  • Areas of interest: Surgical management of eyelid, orbital and lacrimal disorders, Facial paralysis and orbital surgery, Treatment of orbital and periocular tumors, Eyelid and orbital reconstruction, Facial nerve rehabilitation, Orbital surgery
• Eric A. Steele, M.D.
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine