Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Soroudi is an internationally recognized, board-certified, subspecialty-trained Ophthalmologist who specializes in all aspects of vision corrective surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and eyelid plastic surgery. Having personally performed more than 30,000 successful eye and eyelid procedures, Dr. Soroudi is recognized as one of the most experienced, meticulous, and highly respected experts in his field.
Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, UCLA Stein Eye Institute
Member: World College of Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Ebbie Soroudi is an internationally recognized, board-certified ophthalmologist known for his precision, innovation, and dedication to patient care. Specializing in LASIK, cataract and lens replacement surgery, corneal procedures, and eyelid plastic surgery, he has performed more than 70,000 successful eye surgeries, earning the trust of patients locally and worldwide.
Dr. Soroudi graduated magna cum laude in Biomedical Engineering from USC, where he received the prestigious Howard Hughes Award for his research in gene therapy. He went on to complete his Master’s in Physiological Science at UCLA in just one year, publishing groundbreaking work on orbital tumor treatments.
He received his medical degree from UC Irvine, where he was awarded a federal fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance ocular gene therapy research aimed at curing genetic eye diseases like Retinitis Pigmentosa and Macular Degeneration. His surgical training began at Los Angeles County Hospital and expanded through fellowships at UCLA and under world-renowned experts in cataract, corneal, and eyelid surgery.
Over the years, Dr. Soroudi has trained with some of the most influential figures in ophthalmology, including Professors Robert Alan Goldberg (eyelid surgery), James Salz (LASIK), Yaron Rabinowitz (keratoconus), and Samuel Masket (cataract surgery). This unparalleled mentorship shaped his expertise in:
Dr. Soroudi is also a pioneer in ophthalmic innovation. He is the author of Advanced Refractive Surgery and has published in top peer-reviewed journals. His inventions include:
These innovations highlight his commitment to improving eye health not only in the operating room but also through accessible solutions for everyday patients.
As a Clinical Instructor at UCLA Stein Eye Institute, Dr. Soroudi remains active in teaching and advancing ophthalmic research. Fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish (with conversational Italian), he connects with a diverse patient base. Outside of medicine, he enjoys horseback riding and playing polo.
Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Soroudi completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at USC, graduating magna cum laude. During that time, he was honored with the Howard Hughes Award for his gene therapy research.
He earned his Master of Science in Physiological Science from UCLA in just one year (in what is normally a two-year program). His master’s thesis investigated using radiofrequency technology to remove orbital tumors, conducted through the Oculoplastic Division of the Stein Eye Institute.
He attended the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine for his MD. At UC Irvine, he was awarded a U.S. Government fellowship to conduct research in ocular gene therapy at the National Eye Institute (NIH). His research holds promise for addressing genetic eye disorders such as Retinitis Pigmentosa and Macular Degeneration.
After medical school, Dr. Soroudi completed a step in general surgery as an intern at Los Angeles County Hospital, gaining foundational surgical experience.
He spent a year at UCLA’s Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery division, focusing on thyroid-related (Graves’) orbital disease and complex eyelid surgery under mentors such as Prof. Robert Alan Goldberg and Terry Smith. His work from this time has been published multiple times in the Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Soroudi completed a specialized fellowship under Professors James Salz and Yaron Rabinowitz. During this fellowship, he mastered:
Before founding his own practice, Dr. Soroudi spent a year collaborating with his mentor, Professor Samuel Masket (former president of the ASCRS). There, he honed his skills in complex cataract and lens replacement surgery, working under a respected leader in the field.
Dr. Soroudi rarely has free time, but when he does, he greatly enjoys riding horses and playing polo.
