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Monika Farhangi, M.D.

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  • English

Biography

Biography

Dr. Farhangi is a dedicated comprehensive ophthalmologist and refractive cataract surgeon. She is driven by positive impact on her patients’ lives and their lifestyles, she is committed to delivering exceptional eye care.

She is a compassionate ophthalmologist who ensures that patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered throughout their surgical journey. Her commitment to excellence extends to staying updated with the latest advancements in ophthalmology field and cataract surgery techniques and technology. She has actively participated in several ophthalmology research projects and has successfully published and presented her findings at national conferences. Furthermore, she possesses a strong enthusiasm for educating and mentoring residents and medical students.

Educations

Dr. Farhangi received her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior with minor in Psychology, graduating with highest honor from University of California Davis. She received her Medical Doctor degree from university of Central Florida College of medicine. She completed a year of anterior segment research fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She graduated from the ophthalmology residency program at Howard University Hospital, Washington DC.

Presentations

 

Farhangi M, (September 2021). Management of Leaking Bleb. Oral presentation. The 28th Annual Roger P. Mason Glaucoma Symposium; Washington, DC, USA.

 

Farhangi M, (September 2020). Hypotony After Blunt Trauma. Oral presentation. The 28th Annual Roger P. Mason Glaucoma Symposium; Washington, DC, USA.

 

 

Farhangi M, Chin Loy K, Jones L, Yousuf  S, Virtual Away Rotation for Away Medical Students.(August 2021). Poster presentation at Women In Ophthalmology, Amelia Island, FL

 

Farhangi M, Cheng A, Brandon B, Sarantopoulos C, Felix E, Galor A. (October, 2019). Effect of non-invasive intranasal neurostimulation on tear volume, dryness and ocular pain. E-Poster presented at: American Academy of Ophthalmology; San Francisco, CA, USA.

 

Farhangi M, Diel R, Levitt R, Sarantopoulos C, Felix E, Galor A. (August, 2018). Individuals with Migraine have a Differential Dry Eye Profile from Individuals without Migraine. Poster presented at: Women In Ophthalmology; Ponte Vedra, FL, USA.

 

Farhangi M, Diel R, Levitt R, Sarantopoulos C, Felix E, Galor A. (August, 2018). Individuals with Migraine have a Different Dry Eye Profile from Individuals without Migraine. Poster presented at: NMA Rabb-Venable Conference; Orlando, FL, USA.

 

Farhangi M, Feuer W, Felix E, Galor A. (October 2018). Modification of the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory for Use in Eye Pain (NPSI-Eye). Poster presented at: American Academy of Ophthalmology; Chicago, IL, USA.

 

Farhangi M, Flood M, Sharma A. (July 2017). Is there a Role for Anti-VEGF Therapy in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Induced Macular Edema? Poster presented at: NMA Rabb-Venable Conference; Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Farhangi M, Rosen P. (July 2016). What Drives Overall Patient Experience in the Ambulatory Pediatric Ophthalmology Setting? Poster presented at: NMA Rabb-Venable Conference; Los Angeles, CA, USA.

 

Farhangi M, Sawani A, Chandrakala AN, Smallwood J, Parthasarathy S. Wei JL. (March 2016). Changes in Inflammatory Markers in Serum of Children Based on Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption. Poster presented at: University of Central Florida College of Medicine FIRE Conference; Orlando, FL, USA.

 

Farhangi M, Wu D, Boggs K, Suen C, Tu S. (January 2015). Diabetic Neuropathy,Case Report SOAP Note Competition. Poster presented at: The 2015 Summit, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy Together as One; Orlando, FL, USA.

 

Laura L, Goldhart R, Farhangi M, Fan K, Mirsaeidi M, Galor A. (April 2018). Ocular Manifestations of Sarcoidosis in a South Florida Population. Poster presented at: ARVO Conference; Honolulu, HI, USA.

 

Wei JL, Farhangi M, Chandrakala AN, Smallwood J, Parthasarathy S. (October 2016). Reduction in sugar intake attenuates

inflammation and improves Sinonasal quality of life in children. Poster presented at: Lake Nona Research Day; Orlando, FL, USA

Bassal C, Cabaral MH, Farhangi M, Wong LM, Simon TJ. (July 2011). Spatial Cognition Impairments and Possible Atypical Hemispheric Connectivity in VCFS Oral Presentation presented at: VCFSEF 18th Annual International Scientific Meeting; New Brunswick, NJ, USA.

 

Farhangi M. (March 2011). Difference in Spatial Cognition in Children with Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Compared to Typical Developing Group. Oral Presentation presented at: 22nd Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Conference UC Davis; Davis, CA, USA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publications

 

Yousuf S, Nguyen N, Farhangi M, Kwagyan J, Jones L. Virtual Ophthalmology Rotation for Visiting Medical Students: An Opportunity to Enhance Diversity in the Workforce. Journal of Academic Ophthalmology 2023; 15(01): e51-e55DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1760831

 

 

Laura D, Lee Y, Farhangi M, Salamo O, Mirsaeidi M, Goldhardt R, Galor A. Ocular Manifestations of Sarcoidosis in a South Florida Population. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov 2;14:3741-3746. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S278373. PMID: 33173272; PMCID: PMC7648141.

 

Mendez R, Watane A, Farhangi M, Cavuoto KM, Leith T, Budree S, Galor A, Banerjee S. Gut microbial dysbiosis in individuals with Sjögren’s syndrome. Microb Cell Fact. 2020 Apr 15;19(1):90. doi: 10.1186/s12934-020-01348-7. PMID: 32293464; PMCID: PMC7158097.

 

Farhangi M, Diel RJ, Buse DC, Huang AM, Levitt RC, Sarantopoulos CD, Felix ER, Galor A. (2020). Individuals with migraine have a different dry eye symptom profile than individuals without migraine. The British journal of ophthalmology. 104(2), 260-264.

 

Farhangi M, Cheng AM, Baksh B, Sarantopoulos CD, Felix ER, Levitt RC, Galor A. (2019). Effect of non-invasive  intranasal neurostimulation on tear volume, dryness and ocular pain. The British Journal of Ophthalmology. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 31831506

 

Farhangi M, Feuer W, Galor A, Bouhassira D, Levitt RC, Sarantopoulos CD, Felix ER. (2019).  Modification of the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory for use in eye pain (NPSI-Eye). Pain. 160(7): 1541-1550. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 30883524

 

Sawani A*, Farhangi M*, Chandrakala AN *, Smallwood J, Parthasarathy S, Wei JL. (2018). Limiting Dietary Sugar Improves Pediatric Sinonasal Symptoms and Reduces Inflammation.. The Journal of Medicinal Food. 6(21), 527-534. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29851540. * Equal contribution

 

Farhangi M, Abugo UE, Cockerham KP. (2017) Novel Approach to Skin Closure Following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty.Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 4(33): 314. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 28691993.

 

Farhangi M. Drinking Alcohol: How Does It Affect Your Brain? (2012)The Voice UC Davis Undergraduate Health Journal. 14(19): 16. [1]

 

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