Dr. Parsa Salehi is a highly trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills with an accomplished academic background. Having earned degrees from multiple Ivy League universities, his work and research have garnered international recognition.
Born in Texas, Dr. Salehi has lived across the United States (from New Jersey to California). In high school, he was a varsity athlete and talented forensics debater.
He attended college at Cornell University graduating with a degree in Human Biology. At Cornell he served as a founding member and vice president of the Cornell chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon (the premier international medical fraternity). At Cornell, he held numerous leadership roles, community service commitments, and research responsibilities. Dr. Salehi was selected by his professors to speak at one of Cornell University Commencement ceremonies in 2013.
Dr. Salehi went on to complete his medical education at one of the nation’s oldest medical schools—Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Founded in 1848, Drexel was the 2 nd medical institution in the world established to train women in medicine. At Drexel, he was part of the Program for Integrated Learning, a pioneering curriculum offered to only 50 students and later adopted by other top medical universities. In medical school, Dr. Salehi was one of the few distinguished graduates inducted into the esteemed Gold Humanism Honor Society recognizing his charitable clinical work and empathetic, compassionate patient care.
After medical school he was accepted into the internationally renowned head and neck surgery residency program at the Yale School of Medicine. There he worked with prominent facial plastic surgeons and reconstructive surgeons, including his mentors Dr. Neil Gordon and Dr. Saral Mehra. At Yale, Dr. Salehi served as chief resident, received numerous research awards and grants, presented at international surgery meetings, and published countless peer-reviewed research papers and chapters.
Dr. Salehi also graduated from Yale University with a Master of Health Science (M.H.S)—recognizing his commitment to medical research and scientific advancement. At Yale, he participated in multiple healthcare related entrepreneurial initiatives, winning awards at several university and state-wide innovation competitions.
After Yale, Dr. Salehi elected to further sub-specialize, by completing one of the most selective and prestigious fellowships in the world, at NassifMD Plastic Surgery with Dr. Paul Nassif and The Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery with Dr. Babak Azizzadeh. During fellowship he also trained with world-famous adjunct faculty including Dr. Benjamin Talei (facial plastic surgery) and Dr. Guy G. Massry (oculoplastic surgery). Concurrently, he held privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he thoughtfully cared for patients and served as a mentor for the resident head and neck surgeons.
After fellowship, Dr. Salehi extended his training in facial rejuvenation and oculoplastic surgery spending additional time learning from internationally renowned experts, Dr. Benjamin Talei and Dr. Guy Massry.
Dr. Salehi is well versed in all aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He focuses his practice on facial rejuvenation, including advanced deep plane face and neck lifting techniques, blepharoplasty, upper lip lift, rhinoplasty, and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Salehi is well-known for his compassionate patient care, sharp facial aesthetics, and long-lasting, natural
results. He is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Salehi is fluent in both English and Persian (Farsi), with additional proficiency in French.
Dr. Salehi loves surgery and the opportunity to make his patients happy. He combines his appreciation for nature, diversity, and art when developing surgical plans for his patients. Dr. Salehi is passionate about giving back through philanthropy and entrepreneurial endeavors. His goal is to contribute to the advancement of our humanity. He has multiple hobbies including reading, traveling, being outdoors, hiking, skiing, sports, and, most of all, spending time with friends and family! Having grown up in the Dallas area, he is an avid Dallas sports fan, with a special love for the Dallas Mavericks!