M. Reza Vagefi

MD

Medical Director, UCSF Department of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist
Oculofacial plastic surgeon

Dr. M. Reza Vagefi specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear drainage system, orbit (eye socket) and face. His areas of expertise and interest include aesthetic facial rejuvenation, disorders of the eyelid and tear drainage system, and orbital disease.

After earning a bachelor's degree in French from Johns Hopkins University, Vagefi earned his medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine. He completed an ophthalmology residency at UCSF. During his residency, he was awarded the Starr E. Shulman MPA Fellowship by the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He then spent two additional years training in oculofacial plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery at the Center for Facial Appearances in Salt Lake City.

Vagefi is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He instructs fellows, residents and medical students at UCSF, the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

  • Education

    Yale University, 2002

  • Residencies

    UCSF, 2006

  • Fellowships

    Center for Facial Appearances, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, 2008

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

It is my goal to provide the highest level of care by understanding my patients and treating their disease within the context of their illness.

Conditions I specialize in

  • Blepharospasm

  • Hemifacial spasm

  • Ptosis

  • Thyroid eye disease

Treatments I provide

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    216 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 16, 2023
    Dr. Vagefi is a skilled kind doctor. I received very excellent care and understandable explanations.
    Feb 03, 2023
    Dr. Vagefi is a great doctor
    Jan 29, 2023
    Very good care and attentionAfter visit notes very helpful too
    Jan 05, 2023
    Commute was difficult. Parking should be provided
    Dec 26, 2022
    Love my Dr. Vagefi! He is the best!
    Dec 08, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi is terrific I have confidence in himI am lucky to have him working on my blocked tear ducts
    Nov 25, 2022
    Good
    Nov 03, 2022
    Excellent physician and very nice guy
    Oct 22, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi is very professional and kind. He listened and answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable asking questions without rushing.
    Oct 06, 2022
    Excellent
    Sep 29, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi was thorough kind and patient.
    Sep 08, 2022
    Excellent
    Aug 20, 2022
    Sincere knowledgeable helpful
    Jul 23, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi and his team were excellent!
    Jul 21, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi had a calm presence that kept me at ease.
    Jul 21, 2022
    I saw Dr. Vagefi in 2015 and remembered me going through my chart! Answered all my questions and polite courteous and "hands on!
    Jul 17, 2022
    First visit my issue no longer a specialty of dr.
    May 26, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi has consistently done an outstanding job
    May 22, 2022
    This doctor is the finest!
    May 10, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi is respectful kind and honest which I really appreciate. I think he's very thorough and detail oriented. Sometimes I think I'm following the information he provides me and I try to reiterate it back to him sometimes I'm not too good at it and while I appreciate him correcting me I think it makes me intimidated to try again in repeating back what he's shared with me that I don't want to be wrong again or make him feel like I'm wasting his time.
    May 07, 2022
    My experience with Dr. Vagefi was exceptional from scheduling my first appointment through my post operative care. He goes above and beyond to care for his patients and to answer questions. I can't say enough good things about this physician and his team.
    Apr 07, 2022
    Very pleased with care
    Mar 12, 2022
    Dr. V has been positive kind and informative. He has answered my questions and really helped me understand My options in treatment.
    Feb 17, 2022
    Dr. Vagefi was so kind and supportive throughout my appointments and surgery. He was proactive in making sure I had all of my tests scheduled post operative meds ordered and support that I needed. He also took time to call me and check on me post surgery on the weekend which was so appreciated. I can't say enough good things about my experience with this provider and his practice.
    Feb 17, 2022
    Dr Vagefi is an excellent doctor.
    Feb 16, 2022
    Good
    Feb 13, 2022
    Dr Vagefi is an excellent provider who knows his specialty well . Just hope the finial outcome is successful with tearing controlled and eye open almost as well as the other eye. That is the goal
    Nov 18, 2021
    Dr Vagefi is one of the best Drs/I have worked with regarding my cancer recovery
    Oct 07, 2021
    Dr. Vagefi was very professional friendly informative and listened carefully to make sure that all of my concerns/questions were addressed. He described the procedure well and let me know about possible risks and issues that may arise.
    Oct 03, 2021
    Doctor was honest and straightforward exactly what I needed.
    Sep 23, 2021
    I had a cyst on my eyelid removed on the same visit - Pleasantly surprised.
    Aug 25, 2021
    Dr. Vagefi is an outstanding Professor of Ophthalmology and he applies his knowledge and expertise very skillfully. He did an amazing job working with my other Doctors in restoring my eye as it was prior to my tumor removal. The wound is healing perfectly and my vision thanks to Dr. Vagefi's skillful surgery has been restored. He also ensured that it is not possible to see the scars from the surgery after complete healing. I could not have been in better care. I recommend Dr. Vagefi highly to anyone.
    Jul 06, 2021
    Dr Vagefi is great. He listens and explains with details. I sincerely appreciate his honesty when he realized at my second visit that the surgical procedure was no longer necessary. He said that I had improved significantly and allowed me to head home.
    Jun 24, 2021
    This is a wonderful doctor and my extreme eye pain has already let up a little with the first dose of the medicine he prescribed. He made a spot-on diagnosis of my problem which none of the other physicians had been able to do.
    Jun 04, 2021
    Dr. Vagefi exemplifies caring for a patient in need. he listened and offered explanation with respect. he put me at ease focused on my condition and did not rush consultation
    May 20, 2021
    Dr Vagefi assessed my eye problem & provided a solution in which made sense & worth exploring. He documented everything in MyChart for me to review & a follow up visit so he can check on my progress.
    May 20, 2021
    Dr. Vagefi was very professional and explained situation and solutions that my prior Dr. didn't touch on. His attentiveness professionalism and expertise came through right away during the consultation. I would feel very very comfortable and in good hands if I need to have another surgery.

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