I had a post surgery "Zoom" meeting with Dr. Samimi. I found it to be a great alternative for an in person follow up appointment. Using Zoom video and audio all my questions and concerns were addressed while being able to look directly at him. His office set up the meeting and all I needed to do was click a link, it's that easy. read more

I am using my daughter's yelp account to do this review as I do not have a yelp account but I wanted to be sure people knew how Ana in my experience was with Dr. Samimi......This was a great experience for me! I had to have my eyelids done. They were obstructing my vision and honestly affecting my self esteem. I was so nervous to have this done and of course nervous about my results. Doctor Samimi made me feel like we were friends and each time I visited him he asked me questions about my family and he remembered things about me that I forgot I shared. I am so happy with my results. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering surgery of any kind. He made it easy and comfortable and I cannot wait to put mascara on my eyelashes that I haven't seen in 20 years!!! Thanks to Dr Samimi I can see again and when I look in the mirror I like that I don't look sleepy but instead awake and ready to live life! Thank you Dr. Samimi. -Carol Yorba Linda, CA read more

David B Samimi, MD - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Dr. Samimi is a genuinely caring, professional, precise, and all around wonderful doctor. He performed my eye surgery which has completely redefined my eye. He made me feel comfortable with every answer to the countless questions I had. I am so thankful for the amazing job he did. read more

Always a great experience with Dr Samimi. I do a lot of research before choosing a doctor and only see the best in LA. Dr Samimi goes above and beyond not just looking for the obvious, but considering the more subtle. I highly recommend him. read more

First time here. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Samimi was very kind, gentle, and knew exactly what he was doing. I felt instantly at ease. I'm Very impressed and will be back. read more

A+ Dr. Samimi is a rare breed. He is a skilled, technical surgeon who actually listens and cares about you. My ptosis case presented an additional, complicated challenge which some other doctors did not want to attempt. After his careful thought and consideration of the options, Dr. Samimi was able to achieve outstanding results. I like him as a person. I admire him as a physician. And I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the surgery! He is conservative in his approach and as a perfectionist, he is exactly the type of surgeon you want to have working on your face. Thank you! Highest praise and unqualified recommendation for Dr. Samimi!!! read more

I highly highly highly recommend! Top doctors in California! So informative!!!! Patient, kind & 5+ stars!!!!!

I'm 62 and had been told by a well respected cosmetic surgeon 10 years earlier not to expect great results from a upper and lower blepharoplasty because of the age of my skin. This year I researched ocular surgeons instead of a general plastic surgeon. I wanted a surgeon that fit in the sweet spot of young enough to have studied the latest surgical techniques and old enough to have performed many procedures. Dr. Samimi's bio fit my search requirements. I throw around praise like a manhole cover and my result with Dr. Samimi exceeded my expectations. I was concerned people would know that I had work done. I am thrilled that I have a natural look that resulted in immediate comments that I look rested or different without anyone suspecting I had a cosmetic procedure. If u are considering cosmetic eye surgery no need to lose 10 years like I did. Go see Dr. Samimi and be rejuvenated. read more

Great office staff. Dr Samini was on time, took his time, answered all my questions. Glad I'm all better. will definitely recommend Dr Samimi read more

I had the best experience with Dr. Samini. He was amazing and very caring. I had the MOHS surgery done by my dermatologist and we both came to the decision that I would not need to have any constructive surgery. I would not have trusted anyone else with this decision. Thank you, Dr. Samini! read more

I came in to see Dr. Samimi about a large, lingering stye on my eyelid that refused to go away despite a frustrating month of applying warm compresses and a visit to the dermatologist. For someone who has never worn glasses or contact lenses, the idea of a doctor meddling with my eyes evoked a kind of Clockwork Orange experimental therapy imagery. However, my anxieties were immediately defused by his calming demeanor and willingness to discuss each option prior to making a decision. After a brief consultation we decided to inject the stye with a cocktail solution that promised to reduce its size and prevent any potential scarring. The shot was painless and easy. Initially there was some swelling but within a few days the stye shrunk dramatically. Hopefully I won't have to deal with another eye infection but it puts my mind to ease knowing that Dr. Samimi is just a short drive away should any problems arise. read more

I've taken my mom to see Dr. Samimi for the past year as she suffers from an odd condition where her eyelid and face swells up and becomes droopy in the am and by the evening everything is back to normal. Prior to seeing Dr. Samimi we've seen other doctors who simply did not care to further investigate if there could be a serious cause behind it and just recommended a couple of eye drops to use with no improvement at all. After a couple of visits with Dr. Samimi and speaking with him, giving the history of doctors we've seen, Dr. Samimi ordered an MRI which automatically made me feel more at ease seeing that he was being proactive in her case and not disregarding any potential seriousness. Dr. Samimi is truly kind and caring about his patients as every doctor should be and would definitely recommend to any friend or family member. read more

Dr. Samimi is all around amazing from the initial consultation, to handling pre-op questions, to day-of surgery, to suture removal, to post-op visits, to before and after photos. My results are beautiful, natural, and excellent -- better than I even imagined! The decision to have my eyes done was a thoughtful process and a very big decision for me. My research included meeting with 3 reputable doctors before meeting Dr. Samimi. During my consultation I was immediately struck by his thoroughness, confidence, expertise, and candor regarding his vision for me as a result of the recommended procedures. He set realistic expectations and I never felt "over sold." Although I wanted a refreshed look it was more important that all normal functions of my eyes be maintained. With Dr. Samimi, I knew I was in the right competent, caring hands. My surgery was uneventful, though there were some bumps in the road with my healing. I am truly appreciative for Dr. Samimi's availability, excellent care, patience, continued precision work, and reassurance that we would get on the other side of these minor, bothersome setbacks for the desired results. He was so right! And I am SO HAPPY! Please ask Dr. Samimi to share my photos with you if you are contemplating upper and lower eyelid surgery with fat grafting. I support you in your decision to work with Dr. Samimi. I am grateful for his integrity, competence, excellent care overall and the beautiful, natural results we achieved. You will be too. read more

Life Changing!!! Dr. Samimi is by far one of the best....Kind, gentle and took years of my face with just a few injections. Thank you thank you~! read more

Great Doctor! Was referred to Him by my ENT, and I am so happy I finally went for a consultation. I am So excited to bring my mom here to meet Dr Samimi. Very picky and wouldn't want her with anyone else. read more

I have to start off by saying wow. Dr. Samimi went above and beyond my expectations during my visit. When I arrived at the office I was promptly checked in and seen by Dr. Samimi very quickly. He is very kind and caring just as a great doctor should be. I had a large and painful hematoma on my eyelid for almost a month and he could see I was in discomfort. I was expecting that I would have to come back in another 2 weeks to get it treated but thankfully NO! He went out of his way and was able to drain and reduce the swelling. Needless to say my experience with Dr. Samimi was 5 stars and I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Samimi is a wizard when it comes to ophthalmology. His attention to detail is unparalleled and his perfectionist nature will get you the results you want. Excellent bed side manner and warm hearted guy. If you've had the experience of having a consult with him, I assure you to go all the way and choose him as your surgeon and you will not be disappointed. I wish there was a way I can convince you that I can guarantee this opinion! You will not be disappointed. He's the best! I don't say this lightly and I'm a perfectionist myself. read more

Dr. Samimi is a wonderful surgeon and a caring doctor who tries to make the surgical experience as painless as possible for his patients. He operated on a basal cell carcinoma adjacent to my eye and the results are amazing. I feel he truly cares about his patients and their well being and that is what we all want when we select a doctor. I highly recommend him! After my carcinoma surgery, he saw me again for lesions adjacent to my eye and removed them. Both surgeries produced flawless results. You can't find even a trace of the problem that brought me to Dr. Samimi's office! read more

One of the best experiences I have ever had at a doctors office. DR Samimi was knowledge, explained everything in my consultation and made me feel comfortable with the procedure. During the procedure the office staff was friendly and attentive. Dr Samimi explained what he would be doing and I felt that i was in great hands. He did an incredible job and I would highly recommended him for any procedure. read more

I had a lump on my eyelid that required surgery to remove; I was nervous about having eye surgery. Dr Samimi was compassionate, understanding, and accommodating. He made me feel at ease during every appointment and, more importantly, during surgery. Dr Samimi's surgical skills were so precise, that I don't even have a scar - my eyelid healed beautifully. I am so grateful to Dr Samimi for turning this experience into a positive one for me. I highly recommend Dr Samimi to anyone who may need eyelid treatment or surgery. Dr Samimi is amazing. read more

I have lived with a congenital lid ptyosis. After 4 surgeries, I decided to get another opinion as I was tired of living with my lid defect. After meeting with Dr. Samimi and him examining me, I was on board with him to do another surgery. He surpassed his expectations of what he could do for me, and I am now living a life with 2 eyes that look pretty much the same. If you need a surgeon you can trust, and have a normal conversation with, he is the one for you. Bravo to Dr. Samimi read more

David B Samimi, MD - Post op picture with Dr. Samimi - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Dr. Samimi removed a growth from my lower eyelid. He made me feel very comfortable and secure I during the procedure. He is so personable and really cares about you. He spends as much time as needed with his patients and doesn't rush you out the door. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back, when needed. read more

Great diagnosis and great doctor. Friendly staff and efficient scheduling. I appreciated the detail provided and will be back again if my shoulder issue comes back. read more

I had a eyelid lesion which bothered me for 6 months. I have seen other doctors but none of them were very helpful. So I went to see Dr.Samimi. He cut the lesion out and it's gone ever since. No sign of recurrence so far. The process is very smooth and painless. He is very professional and he cares about patients. I am happy with my eyelid now. Thank you Dr. Samimi! read more

Dr Samimi is a fantastic doctor!!! His staff is also wonderful. Dr Samimi intently focuses on your needs and is an excellent listener and extremely attentive to his patients. I would highly recommend him as an ophthalmologist of first choice in Santa Monica and the Southern California area:) read more

Dr. Samimi has the perfect balance of bedside manner and professionalism. In my consultation, of which I've had too many to count, he made a point to understand my specific situation, and approach it in a very pinpointed manner, rather than trying to fit my condition into a quick solution - my gripe with other doctors. I wish I could give Dr. Samimi 10 stars! I cannot recommend him enough! read more

We showed up at Dr. Samimi's office at eight a.m., completely exhausted after a night in the ER with an eye injury. He was calm, professional, comprehensive, and reassuring. He also helped us through an HMO insurance debacle despite our coming in at the last minute to what I'm sure was a busy day. We really appreciate his attitude and care, and would recommend him to anyone looking for an opthalmologist. Thanks Dr. Samimi! read more

Dr. Samimi is awesome!! I was referred to him by my eye doctor for my blocked tear duct. I was very impressed by all the tests he did to make sure that the diagnosis was legit and the surgery he was going to performed was exactly what I needed. He was very thorough in explaining my options. I asked his opinion and I totally had confidence in him and his work. I ended up having a stent put in nasally and it his work was excellent. He saw me after I got out of surgery and he even called us a few hours after to see how I was doing!! I NEVER known a dr to do that, and I really APPRECIATE it!!! WOW!! I followed his recovery directions to a T and everything went and healed great!! I highly recommend Dr Samimi for any Occulocosmeticsurgery!!! Thank you Dr. Samimi!!! read more

I just had an eye exam with Dr. David Samimi. He was very professional and informative. I felt totally comfortable and reassured. He genuinely took the time to answer all my questions and gave me different treatment options on my eye condition. Great office staff and overall relaxing experience as well. read more

Where do I begin.. I'm so happy we were referred to Dr. Samimi . He is honestly the best ... my mom is 62 years old with high blood pressure and In 1985 while she was pregnant with my sister had a facial stroke and her right side of her face was paralyzed .. of course she did the therapies that were needed but function of her right side of her face was never the same after that .. then in 1990 two days after I was born ( I was 7 weeks premature ) she had another facial stroke and this one was a big one .. her face was never symmetrical after that .. well 30 years later my mom started having trouble seeing , her vision had become so bad that in order for her to see she had to lift her eyelid in order for her to see clearly .. we were referred to dr. Samimi where he took a look at my mom and worked his magic .. she had a External Levator Ptiosis ... the moment my mom walked out of surgery room and I took a look at her I couldn't hold my tears back .. in my 26 years that I've been walking on this earth I'd never seen my mom with both her eyes opened at the same time .. they were opened enough where I could see the brown in her eyes .. I couldn't be happier to have come to dr. Samimi ... my mom has never been happier !! I would totally recommend anyone who has the same problem as my mom to come here ! He is literally the BEST!! read more

Had difficulty from previous eye surgery that left some muscle damage and drooping of the eyelids. Dr. Samimi repaired the muscle and provided additional lifting to both eyelids. Not only did the surgery enhance my facial features providing symmetry but the objective of improving my eyesight was beyond my expectations. There was some adjustment during post recovery period such as adjusting to additional light . The doctor was enthusiastic and friendly, there was no pain or discomfort from the procedure and I highly recommend his services. read more

Wow, what a sweetie. I can echo the praise of the other reviewers and say without hesitation you have noting to lose by booking a consultation, even if for a second opinion, as I'm sure the experience will be a good one. read more

I had Blepharoplasty with Dr. Samimi. When it comes to my eyes I am not comfortable having anything done! Dr. Samimi answered all my questions. He was professional, knowledgeable, kind and I did not feel rushed. My left eyelid was drooping, but my right eyelid was fine. Dr. Samimi had to match my left eye to my right which sounded impossible! He did it! My eyes look great now and I can fully see again! I had no idea how much of my vision was being blocked. If I need anything in the future Dr. Samimi is the only doctor I will see! read more

All the 5 star reviews for Dr Samimi are well deserved. He and my MOHS surgeon, Jason Litak, are two of the best. Caring, kind, patient and perfectionists. Pretty sure you could not find any two Drs with a better bedside manner on the Westside. I am truly blessed to have them on my "team!!!" read more

Dr. Samimi is a perfectionist and I would recommend him to anybody!

This is my second visit to Dr Samimi and I am certainly glad he was recommended to me. I had a problem with my eye and Dr Samimi had complete knowledge of the problem and was able to correct it over a short period of time. I whole hardly recommend him. read more

Dr. Samimi is as skilled, knowledgable, and friendly as they come. My experience with him for an eyelid cyst removal was the best I could ask for. I was extremely nervous, but his easy going personality, great communication of what the procedure entailed, and general concern for my well being made it an unbelievably easy experience. It was quick, painless and the cost was very reasonable. I would recommend Dr. Samimi to anyone interested in finding a great opthamologist or eyelid cosmetic surgeon. He is simply the best. read more

Dr. David B. Samimi has given me my face back. For over two years I have suffered from the residual facial paralysis of Bell's Palsy. My left eye would not close well, but when I was speaking or reading out loud to my grandchildren, my left eye would close. This was affecting my vision as well as causing me great discomfort and embarrassment. Dr. Samimi treated me very skillfully and carefully with Botox in my left eyelid and around the outside of my eye. Within days I had control of opening and closing my eye appropriately. I feel like I have gotten my life back. Thank you Dr. Samimi. From your grateful patient, Eleanor Weinstein read more

Dr Samimi is awesome. He did a blepharoplasty on my right eyelid to make it look the same as my left eye. He is extremely precise - my eyes match perfectly. He is also very personable, kind and caring. I could not be happier with my entire experience with Dr Samimi. The cost of the procedure was very reasonable and I was treated like an A-list celebrity. PS the music at the office is fantastic and fun, being in the waiting area is super! read more

I was referred to Dr. Samimi by the cataract surgeon for a problem with my left eye which was tearing because the duct was blocked. He was very professional and caring besides being very knowledgable in his field. He took care of the problem and then gave me a post-op appointment. I have never been to a physician that spent as much time with me as he had. Usually the Dr. has to run into another treatment room to see another patient: or they take phone calls from other patients or Dr.s. He spent all the time that was necessary to address my problem and then treat the problem. I think he is a very fine surgeon; and even more important, he is a human being who really cares about the patient he is treating. I wouldn't hesitate to visit him again if needed; and I would recommend him to my family and friends. read more