 MEET OUR OFFICERS Arjun Desai Chairman/C.E.O Co-Founder Arjun, co-founder of the Universal Children's Fund, is currently finishing his third year of medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Prior to medical school Arjun worked on health policy for the United States Congress. Arjun then served as a Rotarian Ambassador Scholar of Goodwill to Singapore for one year. While in Singapore, Arjun developed several health initiatives around South East Asia. In addition, Arjun continued to work with his mentor Dr. Rajendra Desai and the renowned Project Deaf India. During medical school Arjun organized the inagural trip of the Universal Children's Fund to Deesa and Rhandanpur, India in coordination with the Bhansali Trust of Gujarat, India. Contact: AMD@universalchildrensfund.com  Dr. Babak Azizzadeh Chief Medical Officer Board Member Dr. Azizzadeh is a Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes exclusively in the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes and nose. He is the Director of The Center for Facial and Nasal Plastic Surgery and board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
After graduating from the UCLA School of Medicine with highest honors, Dr. Azizzadeh completed a six-year residency program in Head and Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center. He then completed a sub-specialized fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School. An Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, Dr. Azizzadeh has been actively engaged in clinical and basic science research helping to advance the field of facial plastic surgery. He has published numerous articles, as well as, presented at the national and international meetings.
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|  Dr. Kami Parsa President Dr. Parsa, co-founder of the Universal Children's Fund, is an oculoplastic & reconstructive surgeon who specializes exclusively in reconstructive, revisional and cosmetic surgery of the eyes. After graduating with honors from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Dr. Parsa completed a residency in ophthalmology at USC's prestigious Doheny Eye Institute. He then completed a two-year sub-specialty fellowship in Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. This fellowship has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the number one program in the country for past several years. Dr. Parsa is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at USC School of Medicine. He has appeared on numerous media outlets around the world, including CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, The New York Times and The Miami Herald. Contact: Dr. Babak Larian Chief Operating Officer Board Member Dr. Larian specializes in the treatment of diseases of the head and neck region, including: head and neck cancer and reconstruction; thyroid and parathyroid pathologies; and ear, nose & throat disorders. He completed a residency in Head & Neck Surgery at UCLA Medical Center and is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
As the Associate Director of Cedars-Sinai Head and Neck Cancer Center, Dr. Larian is at the forefront of the field, presenting his clinical and research experience at both national and international meetings. An Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCLA School of Medicine, he is involved in teaching residents and medical student the art and science of head and neck surgery. His focus is on safe innovative treatment options including minimally invasive surgery that allows for preservation of form and function with minimal morbidity. Jamie Bertisch Board Member Wayne Baglin Board Member Jeff Shelton Board Member |