Dr. Leila Musavi Fellowship-Trained Microsurgeon

Meet Dr. Musavi

Dr. Leila Musavi is a plastic surgeon with advanced training in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. She is dedicated to optimizing women’s sense of self and femininity through high-quality, individualized care.

Dr. Musavi graduated summa cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Columbia University, majoring in biochemistry. She earned her MD at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, one of the top medical schools in the nation.

Dr. Musavi completed her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. During residency, she had extensive training in microsurgery, breast, and aesthetic surgery. She built a strong academic record, with over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. She presented at multiple national meetings and held leadership roles including chief resident education coordinator.

She then completed a fellowship in microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, widely regarded as the premier institution for reconstructive plastic surgery. She learned state-of-the-art advanced techniques in microsurgical breast reconstruction, facial reconstruction, and lymphedema care.

Dr. Musavi’s training informs her meticulous approach to reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. She focuses on balance and refinement to enhance women’s natural beauty.

Dr. Musavi is fluent in English, Spanish, and Persian, allowing her to communicate with patients in multiple languages. Patients are encouraged to schedule a consultation to discuss their goals with her directly.

Credentials

BA, Biochemistry, summa cum laude, Columbia University, New York, NY
MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship, Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Selected Awards

2025 1st Place Resident Research Award, UCLA Plastic Surgery
2024 Chief Resident Education Coordinator, UCLA Plastic Surgery
2023 UCLA Institutional Lead, West Coast Plastic Surgery Mentorship Program
2023 Resident & Fellow Committee, Association of Women Surgeons
2022 Class Representative, Graduate Medical Education Committee
2019 American Association of Plastic Surgeons Cannon Student Scholarship
2017 1st Place Basic Science Presentation, American College of Surgeons
2017 Director, Women in Surgery Interest Group, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
2017 Academic Chair, Nathans College at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
2016 Dean's Summer Research Fund, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
2015 Phi Beta Kappa Early Inductee, top 2% of graduating class, Columbia University
2015 Thomas J. Katz Award, top graduating student in biochemistry, Columbia University

View Dr. Musavi’s Curriculum Vitae for a full list of her credentials and achievements in the medical field.

Schedule a Consultation

Patients considering reconstructive or aesthetic surgery are welcome to schedule a consultation with Dr. Musavi to discuss their goals, ask questions, and explore which options may be right for them. She works closely with each patient to build a plan that reflects their anatomy, priorities and vision for their outcome.