CURRICULUM VITAE

KIRAN SAJJA, M.D.

EMPLOYMENT

September 2010-Present
Arena Eye Surgeons, Columbus, Ohio
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

The Eye Center
262 Neil Avenue, Suite 320
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-4500
Fax: 614-221-0138

Grady Memorial Hospital
551 West Central Avenue, Suite 101
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-368-5500
Fax: 740-368-5599

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois
July 2008-June 2010
University of Illinois Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Fellowship Program in Oculofacial Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery – Preceptor: A.
Putterman, M.D.
Sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery (ASOPRS)

Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois
July 2005-June 2008
University of Illinois Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Residency Program – Director: T. Vajaranant, M.D.

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois
June 2004-June 2005
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Transitional Year Program – Director: L. Icayan, M.D.

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
August 2000-May 2004
School of Medicine, Class of 2004
Doctor of Medicine
Areas of Concentration: Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology
Honors performance in core clerkships: Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family
Medicine

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
August 1996-December 1999
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science
Graduate with Distinction

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

State of Illinois Medical License
Active until July 2011

State of Ohio Medical License
Active until January 2012

Controlled Substance Registration Certification (DEA)
Active until February 2013

American Board of Ophthalmology
Certified – June 2010
Diplomate
Active until December 2020

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
September 2003-April 2004
Department of Pathology: D. Dawson, M.D.
Project: Implementing virtual microscopy in Y1 pathology: multidisciplinary approach
to problem solving

Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
May 2001-August 2001
Department of Virology: M.E. Quinones-Mateu, Ph.D.
Project: HIV-1 fitness and antiretroviral drug resistance

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 1998-December 1999
Department of Psychology: W. Gehring, Ph.D.
Project: The medial frontal cortex and the rapid processing of monetary gains and
losses

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
July 1996-August 1997
Department of Pediatric Genetics: D. Kurnit, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Use of a fluorescent polymerase chain reaction to detect genomic sequence
copy number and transcriptional abundance

PRESENTATIONS

Krakauer, M., Farooq, A., Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Setabutr, P. A Standardized Method for Computerized Eyelid Measurement Using Heidelberg Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomography. Poster Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2010 Fall Scientific Symposium; Chicago, IL, October 2010.

Krakauer, M., Farooq, A., Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Setabutr, P. Eyelid Contour After
Müller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection. Poster Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2010 Fall Scientific Symposium; Chicago, IL, October 2010.

Kulchaiyawat, V., Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Gupta, S., Hallak, J., Setabutr, P. A
Clinicopathological Correlation between Müller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection and
Corneal Staining Pattern. Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2010 Annual Meeting; Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2010.

Bang, G., Sajja, K., Setabutr, P. Hidradenocarcinoma of the Eyelid. Oral Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2009 Fall Scientific Symposium; San Francisco, CA, October 2009.

Putterman, A., Sajja, K., Aakalu, V. EMMI™ Web-Based Communications Solutions for Patients & Physicians. Video Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2009 Fall Scientific Symposium; San Francisco, CA, October 2009.

Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Kulchaiyawat, V., Ahmad, A. Peri-Ocular Desmoplastic
Melanoma with Orbital Invasion. Oral Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2009 Fall Scientific Symposium; San Francisco, CA, October 2009.

Vasaiwala, R., Sajja, K., Setabutr, P. Microphthalmos in PHACES Syndrome. Oral Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2009 Fall Scientific Symposium; San Francisco, CA, October 2009.

Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Ahmad, A. Use of the Dermis-Fat Graft in Staged
Reconstruction of Eyelid Defects Secondary to Necrotizing Fasciitis. Poster Presentation
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
2009 Fall Scientific Symposium; San Francisco, CA, October 2009.

Putterman, A., Sajja, K. EMMI™ Web-Based Communications Solutions for Patients & Physicians. Oral Presentation
llinois Eye & Ear Infirmary 33rd Resident/Alumni Day; Chicago, IL, June 2009.

Vasaiwala, R., Abbasian, J., Setabutr, P., Putterman, A., Sajja, K. Müller’s
Muscle-Conjunctival Resection Procedure for the Treatment of Moderate Blepharoptosis. Poster Presentation Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2009 Annual
Meeting; Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2009.

Abbasian, J., Vasaiwala, R., Setabutr, P., Putterman, A., Sajja, K. Postoperative
Upper Eyelid Symmetry Following Müller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection Procedure for the Treatment of Moderate Blepharoptosis. Poster Presentation Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2009 Annual Meeting; Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2009.

Changyaleket, B., Campise-Luther, R., Setabutr, P., Sajja, K., McDonald, T. Facial Tattoo Versus Wrong Site Surgery: Which Side Are We Operating On. Poster Presentation
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) 2009 Annual Meeting; San Diego,CA, March 2009.

Sajja, K., Setabutr, P., Putterman, A. Müller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection
Procedure for the Treatment of Moderate Blepharoptosis. Oral Presentation
Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary 32nd Resident/Alumni Day; Chicago, IL, June 2008.

Sajja, K., Desai, M., Edward, D. Myopia and Glaucoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Oral
Presentation
Chicago Glaucoma Society; Chicago, IL, March 2007.

Sajja, K. A Case of Orbital Hemangiopericytoma. Oral Presentation
Oculoplastics Grand Rounds at Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary; Chicago, IL, August 2006.
Awarded Top Grand Rounds Presentation of 2006-2007

Uy-Kroh, J., Sajja, K., Dawson, D. Virtual Microscopy: Application to Pathology Small
Group Problem Solving. Poster Presentation
Second Annual Research ShowCASE at Case Western Reserve University;
Cleveland, OH, April 2004.

Sajja, K., Kurnit, D. Use of a fluorescent polymerase chain reaction to detect
genomic sequence copy number and transcriptional abundance. Poster Presentation
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Annual Symposium; Ann Arbor, MI,
April 1997.

PUBLICATIONS

Kulchaiyawat, V., Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Gupta, S., Setabutr, P. A Clinicopathological
Correlation between Müller’s Muscle-Conjunctival Resection and Corneal Staining Pattern.
(submitted to Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery)

Gupta, S., Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Kulchaiyawat, V., Anderson, R., Ahmad, A.
Periocular Desmoplastic Melanoma with Orbital Invasion.
(submitted to Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Vasaiwala, R., Sajja, K., Setabutr, P. Novel Management of the Microphthalmic Orbit in a Patient with PHACES Syndrome.
(accepted by Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Gupta, S., Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Rosso, R., Ahmad, A. Periorbital Physical Urticaria in
an Anophthalmic Patient with Dermatographism.
(accepted by Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Aakalu, V., Gupta, S., Sajja, K., Ahmad, A. Use of the Dermis-Fat Graft as an
Anterior and Middle Lamellar Replacement in Reconstruction of the Lower Eyelid in the Setting of Necrotizing Fasciitis.
(accepted by Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Sajja, K., Putterman, A. Posterior Approach Ptosis Repair in the Aesthetic Patient With or Without Blepharoplasty. In: Massry, G., Azizzadeh, B., Murphy, M., eds. Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Peri-Orbital Rejuvenation. Springer; 2010. (text in press)

Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Cook, J., Ahmad, A. Reply re: “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as Further Adjunctive Therapy in Group A Streptococcal Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis”.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2010 Aug.

Sajja, K., Putterman, A. The Evaluation of Ptosis. BMJ Point of Care Online
Resource. http://online.epocrates.com
Jericho, B., Campise-Luther, R., Changyaleket, B., Setabutr, P., Sajja, K., McDonald,

T. Facial Tattoo and Wrong Site Surgery.
Internet Journal of Anesthesiology. 2009 Vol. 21(2).

Aakalu, V., Sajja, K., Cook, J., Ahmad, A. Group A Streptococcal Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Eyelids and Face Managed with Debridement and Adjunctive Intravenous Immunoglobulin.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2009 Jul-Aug; 25(4): 332-334.

HONORS / AWARDS

Dean’s Award (2004)
Given to a student for exemplifying outstanding service and dedication to his classmates in assisting in the achievement of their educational goals

Max Miller Award (2004)
Given to a student whose curiosity concerning the nature of the disease process, whose intellectual discipline in evaluating clinical data, and whose responsiveness to human needs in caring for patients best exemplify the ideals for which Max Miller stood

Scholars Collaboration in Teaching & Learning – CWRU School of Medicine (2003-2004)
Selected forum of faculty and students formed to develop skills and techniques for curriculum innovation

Selection Committee for the Office of Society Dean – CWRU School of Medicine (2003)

Selection Committee for the Office of Vice Dean for Medical Education – CWRU School of Medicine (2000-2001)

James B. Angell Scholar (1999-2000)
Students who earn all A+, A, and A- grades for two consecutive terms based on a minimum of 14 credits earned each term
Class Honors (1997-1999)

University of Michigan Honors’ Program (1996-1998)
Provides special depth and academic challenge to highly qualified and deeply motivated students in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (1996-1998)
Provides research partnerships between selected first and second yearundergraduate students and UM faculty

Psi Chi – Honor Society in Psychology
Golden Key National Honor Society
Regents’ Merit Scholarship (1996)
University Alumni Club Scholarship (1996)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
June 28, 2010
Course Instructor – Functional and Cosmetic Botox® Workshop for Ophthalmology

Residents

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
May 21, 2010
Course Instructor – Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Conference

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
April 21, 2010
Course Instructor – Orbitofacial Cadaver Dissection Workshop for Ophthalmology

Residents

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
March 13-19, 2010
Course Instructor for Orbit/Oculoplastics – 3rd Annual Illinois Eye Review

Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education – Saint Louis Univ. School of Medicine

January 22-24, 2010
Course Instructor/Faculty – Advances in Cosmetic Blepharoplasty, Brow and

Midface Lift, and Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation Procedures

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
July 21, 2009
Course Instructor – Practical Suturing and Eyelid Dissection/Repair Workshop for

Ophthalmology Residents

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
March 16-22, 2009
Course Instructor for Orbit/Oculoplastics – 2nd Annual Illinois Eye Review

Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education – Saint Louis Univ. School of Medicine

January 23-24, 2009
Course Instructor/Faculty – Advances in Cosmetic Blepharoplasty, Brow and

Midface Lift

Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
July 21, 2009
Lecturer – Oculoplastic Trauma Primer for Ophthalmology Residents

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
September 2003-March 2004
Year One Physical Diagnosis Instructor

Kaplan Test Preparation Centers
May 1999-December 1999
MCAT Student Instructor – General/Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biology

University of Michigan Honors Program
May 1999-August 1999
Honors Academic Peer Advisor

Department of Psychology – University of Michigan

January 1999-April 1999 Student Instructor – Psy 340: Introduction to Cognitive

Psychology

Department of Biology – University of Michigan   August 1998-December 1998
Student Instructor – Bio 311: Introductory Biochemistry

UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

Havener Eye Institute – The Ohio State University
September 2010-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Ophthalmology

Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary – University of Illinois at Chicago
July 2008-June 2010
Instructor – Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Committee of Student Representatives – CWRU School of Medicine
Executive Board President
May 2001-May 2002
Served as primary liaison between students and faculty/administration; facilitated changes in curriculum and student affairs policies; chaired numerous committees on medical student education

Class Officer
August 2000-May 2001

School of Medicine/Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Task Force
September 2001-March 2002
Steering Committee Member

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Accreditation Site Visit
January 2002-March 2002
Medical Students Committee Student Chair/Student Contact

Office of Alumni Affairs, CWRU School of Medicine
August 2001-May 2002
Alumni Representative, Class of 2004

MEMBERSHIP

Columbus Medical Association (CMA)
September 2010-Present

Ohio Ophthalmological Society (OOS)
September 2010-Present

Ohio State Medical Assocation (OSMA)

September 2010-Present
American Medical Association (AMA)
June 2010-Present

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
July 2008-Present

University of Illinois Alumni Association (GME ’08)
July 2008-Present

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
July 2005-Present

Illinois Association of Ophthalmology (IAO) – Resident/Fellow
July 2005-June 2010

Chicago Ophthalmological Society (COS) – Resident/Fellow
July 2005-June 2010

Northwestern University Alumni Association (GME ’05)
July 2005-Present

Case Western Reserve University Alumni Association (MED ’04)
June 2004-Present

University of Michigan Alumni Association(LSA ’99)
January 2000-Present