Dr Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc is a highly skilled surgeon with an extensive training background in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Comprehensive Aesthetic Surgery, and General Surgery. His astute attention to detail has been refined through both military service as well as his decade-long commitment to training alongside experts in the surgical arts. Through his artistic vision and sincere passion for plastic surgery of the utmost quality, Dr Abtahi is dedicated to delivering an elite, personalized...Read More
Dr Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc is a highly skilled surgeon with an extensive training background in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Comprehensive Aesthetic Surgery, and General Surgery. His astute attention to detail has been refined through both military service as well as his decade-long commitment to training alongside experts in the surgical arts. Through his artistic vision and sincere passion for plastic surgery of the utmost quality, Dr Abtahi is dedicated to delivering an elite, personalized experience.
University of Missouri — Columbia. B.S. Biological Sciences (1999 - 2003)
University of Missouri — St Louis. M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology (2007 - 2008)
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) –...Read More
University of Missouri — Columbia. B.S. Biological Sciences (1999 - 2003)
University of Missouri — St Louis. M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology (2007 - 2008)
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) – Erie, PA. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (2008 - 2012)
Wright State University – Dayton, OH. General Surgery Residency (2012 - 2018)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics – Iowa City, IA. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018 - 2021) North Texas Plastic Surgery – Sacha Obaid, MD – Dallas, TX. Accredited Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship (2021 - 2022)
Aesthetic Society Education and Research Fund Grant (2021)
W.T. Lawrence Award for Clinical Excellence, University of Iowa Division of Plastic Surgery (2021)
Highest Overall In-service Exam Score, University of Iowa...Read More
Aesthetic Society Education and Research Fund Grant (2021)
W.T. Lawrence Award for Clinical Excellence, University of Iowa Division of Plastic Surgery (2021)
Highest Overall In-service Exam Score, University of Iowa Division of Plastic Surgery (2021)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Fraternity Inductee (2017)
Wright State University, Department of General Surgery “Outstanding Resident Teacher Award” (2016) Arnold P. Gold Foundation “Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award” (2014)
Regional “Nils Pfenning Award" winner, Pittsburgh Center for Organ Recovery & Education (2011)
1st Runner-up LECOM “Student Doctor of the Year,” Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)
President of “Student Organization of the Year,” Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)
Sigma Sigma Phi, Osteopathic Medical Honors Society Inductee (2010)
US Air Force, 480th Wing “Personnel Officer of the Year” (2007)
Air Force Achievement Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster (2007)
National Defense Service Medal (2006)
Air Force Achievement Medal, F-15C Aerial Demonstration Team (2006)
Global War on Terrorism Medal (2006)
Academic Excellence Award, Air & Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base (2004)
Air Force ROTC Cadet of the Year, University of Missouri–Columbia (2000)
