Dr. Zareh Simonian, O.D.
Cell 424-***-****
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking an associate ship in a Los Angeles metropolitan ophthalmology and or optometry practice with involvement in refractive, intra ocular surgery pre and post-op, retinal specialty as well as general ophthalmology/Optometry.
I also have numerous years of experience as an Optician and contact lens technician.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Optometry, May 2002. Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, Oregon
Bachelor of Science with major in microbiology and minor in molecular biology. May 1997. California State University, Northridge, California Dean’s List 1996.
Associate of Science with major in Biology and minor in arts. May 1994. Glendale Community College, Glendale, California.
High School Diploma. May 1988. Stath Schule Schluchtem, Germany
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2002 Atlanta Eye Surgery Group Atlanta, GA
Intern
Primary care ophthalmology with emphasis on pathology, urgent care, refractive and cataract pre and post op.
2001 Portland Vision Center Portland, OR
Intern
Clinical rotation in primary care optometry, ocular pathology, contact lenses, vision therapy, and low vision.
2001 Landsthul Regional Medical Center, United States Army Hospital
Intern Landsthul, Germany
Primary care optometry and ophthalmology with emphasis in urgent care
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
General Ophthalmology
2012 - 2013 Specialty Eye Care West Hollywood, CA
General Optometry
2011 - 2012 Eye Spa Optometry Glendale, CA
Clinical Director/CEO
2009 - 2011 Lasik Today/TLC Pasadena, CA
Clinical Director
2005 - 2009 Laser Eye Center Los Angeles, CA
Optometrist/ Refractive Surgery Consultant
2004 - 2005 Hull Eye Center Lancaster, CA
Optometrist
2002 – 2004 Burbank Optometric Center Burbank, CA
Optometrist
1994 Burbank Optometric Center Burbank, CA
Certified Optician
1993 Burbank Optometric Center Burbank, CA
Certified Contact Lens Technician
1991 Burbank Optometric Center Burbank, CA
Certified Optometric Technician
ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
Intacts clinical research for Keratoconus for 2 years
Lasik Today Pasadena, CA
Restasis clinical research with Allergan for 4 years
Laser Eye Center/Lasik Today Los Angeles/Pasadena CA
Contact lens clinical research involving a 12 month study of Puri-Lens Contact Lens Care System in conjuncture with Allergan
California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA
Microbial Ecological research
California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA
Genome mapping
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Member, Contact Lens Society of America, 1993
Member, American Council of the Blind, 1992
Member, Doheny Eye Institute, eye tissue transplant bank, 1992
Student Member, American Optometric Association, 1998
Student Member, California Optometric Association, 1998
Doctor Member, American Optometric Association, 2003
Doctor Member, California Optometric Association, 2003
Spokes person for Reststasis with Allergan as Dry Eye Specialist, 2011
REFERENCES
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HOMAYOUN TABANDEH, M.D., MS, FRCP, FRCOphth
8641 Whilshire Blvd. Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
DENNIS L. SMITH, M.S., O.D.
Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
JEFFREY M. SAGE, D.O.
Eye Surgeon
1127 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1600
Los Angeles, California 90017
JOHN J. Mc GROARTY, M.D.
Eye Surgeon
10614 Riverside Drive
North Hollywood, California 91602
JAMES KAO, D.O., M.D
Eye Surgeon
Lasik Today/TLC
790 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 100
Pasadena, California 91101