Roxana Moayer

Roxana Moayer, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She maintains active clinical practice at multiple USC-affiliated locations including Arcadia, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles campuses, with hospital privileges at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.

Her educational background includes:

• Undergraduate studies at UC Davis (Dean's List)
• Medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC (top 16% of class)
• Residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at UCLA
• Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Jefferson Facial Plastics (AAFPRS-accredited)

Dr. Moayer's research focuses on gender-affirming facial procedures, digital media analysis of surgical content, and facial nerve rehabilitation. Her work examines patient information sources on social media platforms, complications in facial plastic surgery, and outcomes in facial feminization procedures. She is particularly noted for her expertise in selective neurolysis surgery for synkinesis and facial reanimation techniques.

Her publication record shows significant concentration in transgender healthcare (40% of recent works), social media content analysis (30%), and technical innovations in facial plastic surgery (30%), with increasing focus on gender-affirming care since 2022.

Professional recognition includes:

• Howard P. House Award for excellence in Otolaryngology (Keck School of Medicine)
• Frank Kraft Award (UC Davis)
• First place prize at UCLA's Research Study Club for hair restoration research

Dr. Moayer is clinically active in humanitarian work through the Face-to-Face program, providing facial reconstruction for domestic violence victims. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes informed decision-making and holistic wellness, with special clinical interests in facial reanimation, rejuvenation, hair restoration, and gender-affirming procedures. She maintains strong connections to surgical education through her 3D-printed training model development for nasal osteotomy.