Robert A. Goldberg, MD
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Robert A. Goldberg, MD

  • Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
UCLA Stein Eye Institute | 300 Stein Plaza, Wasserman, Los Angeles, CA 90095

About

Dr. Goldberg is an internationally recognized surgeon, researcher, and teacher. He has developed many new surgeries which are now taught and practiced internationally, including less invasive treatments for eye and orbit cancers, new surgeries for Thyroid eye disease, new surgical techniques for tearing problems. He has had leadership and Executive positions in the American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1988

Fellowships

Orbital Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1989
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1988

Residency

Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1987

Internship

Internal Medicine, St. Mary Medical Center, 1984

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1983

Recognitions

  • Super doctors, Southern California, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2022 - 2024
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • Multiple awards including the Senior Honor award of the AAO, both the Lester Jones Anatomy award and the Henry Baylis awards, ASOPRS.
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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Research

Interests

  • Minimally Invasive Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Graves Orbitopathy: surgical rehabilitation and medical treatment
  • Optic Nerve Trauma
  • Orbital Imaging
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy: analyzing factors for successful surgery

Publications

200 publications, including chapters and textbooks

  • Editorial board member for several prominent ophthalmic and plastic surgery journals
  • Section Editor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology online education

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, 2022 - 2024
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • Multiple awards including the Senior Honor award of the AAO, both the Lester Jones Anatomy award and the Henry Baylis awards, ASOPRS.
  • Invited featured speaker at multiple national and international meetings, including named lectures.