Vishad Nabili, MD
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Vishad Nabili, MD

  • Plastic Surgery|
  • Head and Neck Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery |
200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-206-6688
+1 more location

About

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2010
  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2008

Professional Experience
Present Positions

  • Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. July 1, 2019 - Present

Professional Activities
Committee Service

  • Academic Senate UCLA, Executive Board At-Large Member, May 2019 to June 2021. 
  • ACGME, Residency Review Committee Member for Otolaryngology, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2026. 
  • UCLA Cultural North Star Ambassador and Committee Member, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, October 23, 2019 to present. 
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee Member 2010 - Present
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellowship Review Committee Member 2010 - Present
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oral Examiner, 2013 - Present
  • Vice Chair, ACGME, Residency Review Committee for Otolaryngology, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
  • Society of University Otolaryngologists, Membership Committee, November 2013 - Present
  • Chair, ACGME, Residency Review Committee for Otolaryngology, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

Professional and Scholarly Associations

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Junior Inductee, 2000 - Present
  • American Medical Association, 1996 - Present
  • California Medical Association, 1996 - Present
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2003 - Present
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2003 - Present
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, June 2010 - Present
  • Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA, Member, October 2010 - Present
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons, October 2011 - Present
  • Member, American Head and Neck Society, 2011 - Present
  • Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology, November 2011 - Present
  • Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization, November 2011 - Present
  • Society of University Otolaryngologists, November 2011 - Present
  • Fellow, Triological Society, (Thesis Accepted and Inducted), April 2015 to present.

Editorial Services

  • Peer manuscript reviewer, Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine (Formerly, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery).
  • Peer manuscript reviewer, JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
  • Peer Manuscript Reviewer, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Peer Manuscript Reviewer, Head and Neck
  • Peer manuscript reviewer, Laryngoscope

 

Patient Stories

Lump on the neck
Caring, Competence and Teamwork produced Good Results

Languages

English, Spanish, Persian (Farsi)

Education

Medical Board Certification

Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2008

Fellowship

Plastic & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007

Residency

Otolaryngology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007

Internship

Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003

Degree

MD, UC Davis, 2001

Recognitions

  • Super doctors, Southern California, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2024, 2025
  • “Top Doctor” award and recognition by Castle Connolly Top Doctors Association, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 
  • “Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award,” a prestigious award given by the ACGME,March 2018
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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Rhinoplasty: A Safe, Systematic Approach to Nasal Surgery | UCLA Plastic Surgery
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Facial Rejuvenation and Hair Growth | UCLAMDCHAT
"What is microvascular reconstruction?" | Microvascular Reconstruction
"How does the flap work?" | Microvascular Reconstruction
"Does the flap move?" | Microvascular Reconstruction
"Can everyone get a free flap?" | Microvascular Reconstruction
"What is the success rate for free flaps? And what happens if the flap fails?" | Microvascular Reconstruction
"What is the future of microvascular reconstructive surgery?" | Microvascular Reconstruction
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Facial Plastic Surgery
Allergies and Rhinoplasty | Healthy U Tips

Research

JCCC member profile

Interests

Primary Clinical Focus:

  1. "Natural Nose Rhinoplasty" Focus: Dedicated to all aspects of nasal surgery including functional, reconstructive, and cosmetic indications.  
  2. Development of a multidisciplinary skin cancer program at UCLA with personal emphasis on MOHs reconstruction of the head and neck.

Primary Educational Focus:

  1. Development of a leadership training program for the UCLA Health System entitled "Patient Based Leadership."
  2. Development of the state of art UCLA Facial Plastic Surgery Division with leaders and experts treating all aspects of surgery of the face from reconstruction, rejuvenation, to face transplantation.

Publications

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2024, 2025
  • “Top Doctor” award and recognition by Castle Connolly Top Doctors Association, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 
  • “Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award,” a prestigious award given by the ACGME,March 2018
  • “Superman, Most Valuable Faculty Member Award,”Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA, 2013, 2016
  • Best Full Time Academic Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2010, 2011, 2014
  • “UCLA Health Teaching Humanism Award" ,Dean’s Office, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2015
  • “Most Compassionate Doctor Award.” Voted by patients, award plaque received by the American Registry, 2008-2025
  • “Dedication to UCLA H&N Surgery GME Award,” Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2018 
  • Summa Cum Laude Highest Honors distinction with Bachelor’s degree, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Award, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Award, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

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