Monica R. Khitri, MD
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
About
Dr. Monica Ralli Khitri is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the UCLA Doheny Eye Center and Director of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She specializes in treating pediatric ocular disorders, including amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, Duane’s syndrome, lacrimal disorders, and retinopathy of prematurity, and also performs surgery for adult strabismus patients.
Dr. Khitri earned her medical degree from UCLA, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, her ophthalmology residency at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Khitri has received the UCLA Ophthalmology Faculty Teaching Award and has published multiple peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. She is a frequent presenter at national meetings, including those of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Dr. Khitri is committed to advancing pediatric eye care through both her clinical practice and her teaching. She practices at the Doheny Eye Center UCLA, where she is known for her expertise and compassionate care.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Fellowship
Residency
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
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Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors 2024
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2022
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
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Locations
Doheny Eye Center/UCLA Health - Pasadena
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Medical Services
Videos
Research
Publications
- Khitri MR, Mills MM, Ying GS, Davidson SL, Quinn GE. Visual acuity outcomes in pediatric glaucoma. JAAPOS. 2012;16(4):376-81.
- Khitri MR, Demer JL. Magnetic resonance imaging of tissues compatible with supernumerary extraocular muscles. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2010;150(6):925-31.
- Ralli M, Goldman JW, Lee E, Pinter-Brown LC, Glasgow B, Sarraf B. Intraocular involvement of mycosis fungoides. Arch Ophthalmol, 2009;127(3):343-5.
- Ralli M, Taban M, Mancini R, Goldberg R. Orbital abscesses caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2009;25(1):70-72.
- Nouri-Mahdavi K, Hoffman D, Ralli M, Caprioli J. Comparison of methods to predict visual field progression in glaucoma. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007;125(9):1176-81.
- Fontana H, Nouri-Mahdavi K, Lumba J, Ralli M, Caprioli J. Trabeculectomy with mitomycin C: Outcomes and risk factors for failure in phakic open-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmology. 2006;113:930-936.
- Ralli M, Nouri-Mahdavi K, Caprioli J. Outcomes of laser suture lysis after initial trabeculectomy with adjunctive mitomycin c. J Glaucoma. 2006;15(1):60-67.
- Ralli M, Cohen P, Lee KW. Successful use of recombinant human thyrotropin in the therapy of pediatric well-differentiated thyroid cancer. J Endocrinol Invest. 2005;28:270-273.
- Ralli M, Lee P, Lee KW. Pediatric Thyroid Cancer at UCLA: A Retrospective 5-Year Analysis. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2004;52(1): Abstract nr 44.
- Rowland-Goldsmith MA, Maruyama H, Matsuda K, Idezawa T, Ralli M, Ralli S, Korc M. Soluble Type II Transforming Growth Factor-ß Receptor Attenuates Expression of Metastasis-associated Genes and Suppresses Pancreatic Cancer Cell Metastasis. Mol Cancer Ther. 2002;1:161-167.
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
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2022
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- UCLA Stein Eye Institute Faculty Teaching Award, 2018
- 2012: “Top Doc” by Main Line Today, as voted by physicians in the community
- 2011: Winner, Best glaucoma paper/poster at the
- 2011: AAPOS meeting, Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association
- 2006: American Medical Women’s Association, Inc. Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award