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Steven Leibowitz, M.D.

The only UCLA Professor performing cosmetic surgery in Las Vegas

Facial Cosmetic surgery specialist offering the following procedures:

  • Blepharoplasty
    • Cosmetic Blepharoplasty
    • Cosmetic Asian Blepharoplasty
    • Cosmetic Upper and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Chemical Peels
  • Restylane Injections
  • Cosmetic Botox Treatments
  • Endoscopic Forehead Lift    

Dr. Leibowitz, as a front line health worker, was one of the first to receive the Pfizer Vaccine.

To learn more about Dr. Steven Leibowitz's medical practice, treatments, and advice, check out this feature about him written in the Las Vegas Review Journal here.  

CURRICULUM VITAE

   

PRIVATE PRACTICE LOCATIONS:

  • 2010-Present Bakersfield, CA
  • 1994-Present Las Vegas, NV
  • 1991-Present UCLA Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1985-Present Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1980-1981  Kern County Hospital, Emergency Medicine 

 

EDUCATION:

  • Medical:            
    • Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons,
    • New York, New York
    • Doctor of Medicine, 1979 
  • Undergraduate:  
    • Brandeis University,
    • Waltham, Massachusetts,
    • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry and Theoretical Mathematics
    • Magna Cum Laude, 1975 
  • Honors:            
    • Departmental Honors in Chemistry,
    • Abram Sachar International Fellowship, 1974
    • Brandeis University Creative Research Award, 1975 

 

POSTDOCTORAL TRANING: 

Internship:   

      Intern and Resident in Medicine

      Stanford University Medical Center

      Palo Alto, California, 1979-1980 

Residency:  

      Resident in Ophthalmology

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

      Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1981-1984

Fellowship:  

      Fellow in Opthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

      American Society of Opthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Society approved

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infimary

      Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1984-1985  

 

LICENSURE: 

California State License #G42694, 1980

Nevada State License #4129, 1993

Utah State License #96-325899-1205, 1997 

QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINER for California State Certified Worker’s Compensation, 1991 

NEVADA STATE RINGSIDE DOCTOR, Nevada State Athletic Commission, 2008-2012 

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: 

1974 American Chemical Society

1980 American Medical Association

1981 American Academy of Ophthalmology

1985 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1985 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

1985 Los Angeles County Medical Association

1985 Los Angeles Eye Society

2002 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

2003 Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

2008 American College of Surgeons

2008 International Thyroid Eye Disease Study

2013 Invited to apply to European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

 

 

Dr. Leibowitz teaching advanced orbit surgeons from around the world at the Jules Stein Eye Institute Masters' Orbit Surgery Course.

 

TEACHING AND ACADEMIC POSITIONS: 

Senior Honors Award, 2013

      Jules Stein Institute, UCLA Medical Center

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology

      2016-Present

      Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center

      Los Angeles, California 

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology & Attending Surgeon

      1985-2015

      Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center

      Los Angeles, California 

Director Ophthalmic Plastic for Orbital Surgery and Trauma

      1985-2003

      Martin Luther King Hospital, UCLA Medical School 

Chief of Ophthalmology

      1991-1994

      Midway Hospital

      Los Angeles, California 

Program Originator and Instructor for Orbital and Ocular Plastic Trauma Service

      1984-1984

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University 

Clinical Fellow

      1981-1985

      Harvard University

Inorganic Chemistry Preceptor

      1974-1975

      Brandeis University 

 

BOARD CERTIFICATION: 

1985  Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology

1986  Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery 

 

Honorary Commander Steven Leibowitz with his 99th Medical Group Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base 

 

CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS 

Founders Group (Active Member)

      1996-2008  

      Sponsored and Organized the annual Las Vegas PGA event and numerous other charitable golf tournament

      Dispensed over 15 million dollars to local charities 

      Medical Director of PGA Events

 Medical Missions to St. Lucia

      1984-2013

      Self funded

 

                               St. Lucia Medical Mission, 2013

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 

1.  S. Leibowitz, A.S. Grove, N. Kolodny, New Approach to Orbital Diagnosis Using 31 P NMR Spectroscopy, American Academy of Ophthalmology, November 1986. 

2.  S. Leibowitz, A.S. Grove, N. Kolodny, New Approach of Orbital Diagnosis Using 31 P NMR  spectroscopy, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Thesis,  November 1986. 

3.  S. Leibowitz, A.S. Grove, N. Kolodny, New Approach to Orbital Diagnosis Using 31 P NMR  Spectroscopy, ARVO, May 1985. 

4. S. Leibowitz, I.R. Epstein, Resonance Structures In Boron Hybrids, Journal of the American  Chemical Society, May 1975. 

 

RECENT LECTURES: 

1. Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing, UCLA Laser Course, American Academy of Ophthalmology,  October 1995. 

2. Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing, Luxar Laser Course, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1996. 

3. Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing, UCLA Laser Course, American Academy of Ophthalmology,  October 1996. 

     4. C.L.R., Luxar Laser Course, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1997 

5. Blepharoplasty and Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing Forum, Annual Jules Eye Stein Eye Institute  Meeting, April 1997. 

6. Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing and Blepharoplasty, Jules Stein Annual Meeting, April 1997. 

7. Blepharoplasty and Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing, UCLA Laser Course, American Academy of Ophthalmology, October 1997. 

8. Comprehensive Cosmetic Blepharoplasty and Laser Resurfacing, UCLA School of Medicine, American Medical Association, June 1998. 

9. New Techniques in Facial and Body Fat Contouring, UCLA School of Medicine, American Medical Association, March 1999.  

10. Orbital Surgery: A Master’s Symposium and Dissection Workshop, UCLA School of Medicine, Jules Stein Eye Institute, American Medical Association, December 1999. 

11.  Annual Jules Stein Eye Institute Postgraduate Seminar, Jules Stein Eye Institute, American Medical Association, June 2001. 

12. Aesthetic Eyelid & Orbitofacial Surgery: Options and Finesse, Jules Stein Eye Institute, American Medical Association, June 2001. 

13.  Annual Meeting, New Orleans, American Academy of Ophthalmology, November 2001. 

14.  XXIXth International Congress of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, July 2002. 

15. Lasik Audio Conference- Malpractice Litigation Update, American Academy of Ophthalmology, July 2002. 

16. Joint Meeting, Orlando, American Academy of Ophthalmology, October 2002. 

17. Upper, Mid and Lower Facelift: Dissection and Live Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, American  Medical Association, April 2003. 

18.   Ring Physicians Medical Course, Dr. Voy, Course Director, Olympic Training Center, Colorado, Jan. 2004  

19. Graves Disease International Symposium November 17-18, 2007, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Course Instructor 

20.   American Academy of Ophthalmology, Graves Disease Course Instructor, Nov. 2007, Las Vegas, Nv. 

21. International Thyroid Eye Disease Study Group, Meetings in Los Angeles, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Design and Implementation of International Scientists to Perform Future Clinical Trials in Thyroid Eye Disease. 2007-2008 

22.   Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital Anatomy, and Cosmetic Surgery Seminar, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, Course Instructor, July 2008. 

23.    Blepharoplasty Course, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Course Instructor, June 2009. 

24.    European Group on Grave’s Orbitopathy (EUGOGO) Meeting, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Grave’s Disease Clinical Trials Planning.

25.    International Thyroid Eye Disease Study, Vancouver, Canada, 2013. 

26.    European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, September 2013.

 

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 Locations

BEVERLY HILLS
8641 Wilshire Blvd

Suite 312
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-272-0808

LAS VEGAS
653 Town Center Drive
Suite 102
Las Vegas, NV 89144
702-242-5555

BAKERSFIELD
5301 Truxton Avenue
Suite 200 
Bakersfield, CA 93309    
661-412-2322

HENDERSON
2390 W Horizon Ridge Parkway
Henderson, Nv. 89052
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702-242-5555

Lake Havasu City
1990 McCulloch Blvd
Suite 101
Lake Havasu City, Az 86403
702-242-5555