David B Samimi, MD

Dr Samimi and his staff are great. He is a true expert and very caring Doctor

First let me say that I absolutely hate going to the doctor, so the fact that I’m writing this 5 star review says a lot! I needed to have a mole looked at that I had on my caruncle (the pink blob in the corner of your eye) so it was a necessary visit.
I was referred to Dr. Samimi by my optometrist and it turns out he was the same doctor that my daughter saw about two years prior! Wow! Small world and what a relief! He’s the type of doctor that makes you feel as if you’ve known him forever– very personable and warm. Even better, he doesn’t try and upsell you on cosmetic procedures (like every other doctor!) I felt at ease knowing he would be the one working on such a delicate and important part of my face.
I ended up needing to have the mole removed, so on the day of the procedure I prepared for the worst. I thought I would be half blind and in pain for at least a couple of days, but I literally walked out feeling like all I had done was put drops in my eyes. It was quick, painless, and I probably didn’t even need to skip work that day! My mole is gone and you can’t even tell it was ever there. Dr. Samimi even personally called to check on me later that day! A true professional!
I highly recommend Dr. Samimi. He is friendly, trustworthy, and skilled at what he does! I might even go back for a little extra work ;)

I just had an eye exam with Dr. David Samimi. He was very professional and informative. I felt totally comfortable and reassured. He genuinely took the time to answer all my questions and gave me different treatment options on my eye condition. Great office staff and overall relaxing experience as well.

Dr. Samimi is awesome! I was referred to him by my eye doctor for my blocked tear duct. I was very impressed by all the tests he did to make sure that the diagnosis was legit and the surgery he was going to performed was exactly what I needed. He was very thorough in explaining my options. I asked his opinion and I totally had confidence in him and his work. I ended up having a stent put in nasally and it his work was excellent. He saw me after I got out of surgery and he even called us a few hours after to see how I was doing! I NEVER known a dr to do that, and I really APPRECIATE it!!! WOW! I followed his recovery directions to a T and everything went and healed great! I highly recommend Dr Samimi for any Occulocosmeticsurgery!!! Thank you Dr. Samimi!!!

I’ve worked with Dr. Samimi for several complicated eye cases and wow was I impressed! This is one smooth operator when it comes to the face and eyes. Our shared patients rave about him every single time! His outcomes are unsurpassed and his bedside manner is just incredible. Can’t say enough nice things about him. So glad to be a colleague.

Wow, what a sweetie. I can echo the praise of the other reviewers and say without hesitation you have noting to lose by booking a consultation, even if for a second opinion, as I’m sure the experience will be a good one.

Dr. Samimi is a wonderful surgeon and a caring doctor who tries to make the surgical experience as painless as possible for his patients. He operated on a basal cell carcinoma adjacent to my eye and the results are amazing. I feel he truly cares about his patients and their well being and that is what we all want when we select a doctor. I highly recommend him!
After my carcinoma surgery, he saw me again for lesions adjacent to my eye and removed them. Both surgeries produced flawless results. You can’t find even a trace of the problem that brought me to Dr. Samimi’s office!

Great diagnosis and great doctor. Friendly staff and efficient scheduling. I appreciated the detail provided and will be back again if my shoulder issue comes back.

Dr. Samimi is as skilled, knowledgable, and friendly as they come. My experience with him for an eyelid cyst removal was the best I could ask for. I was extremely nervous, but his easy going personality, great communication of what the procedure entailed, and general concern for my well being made it an unbelievably easy experience. It was quick, painless and the cost was very reasonable. I would recommend Dr. Samimi to anyone interested in finding a great opthamologist or eyelid cosmetic surgeon. He is simply the best.

I am using my daughter’s Unilocal account to do this review as I do not have a Unilocal account but I wanted to be sure people knew how Ana in my experience was with Dr. Samimi… This was a great experience for me! I had to have my eyelids done. They were obstructing my vision and honestly affecting my self esteem. I was so nervous to have this done and of course nervous about my results. Doctor Samimi made me feel like we were friends and each time I visited him he asked me questions about my family and he remembered things about me that I forgot I shared. I am so happy with my results. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering surgery of any kind. He made it easy and comfortable and I cannot wait to put mascara on my eyelashes that I haven’t seen in 20 years!!! Thanks to Dr Samimi I can see again and when I look in the mirror I like that I don’t look sleepy but instead awake and ready to live life! Thank you Dr. Samimi.
–Carol
Yorba Linda, CA

I have never written a review about a doctor though this was quite an exceptional experience. I had an issue with my eyelid that needed to be taken care of.
When you travel for a living little things like getting in to see a doctor at a moments notice becomes a daunting task. Dr. Samimi’s office made this easy for me to get in the following day! I had made numerous calls to many other Ophthalmologists with little to no assistance.
From the time I walked in I knew I made the right choice. Gabby greeted me with a big smile, what a delight. Quickly processed all the paperwork and explained all my options.
Dr. Samimi was very professional and made me feel at ease immediately. He presented a treatment plan that was easy to follow and got me on my way.
This is true excellence and tremendously reassuring that there are great doctors in Santa Monica. Doc you rock!

Dr. David Samimi is a true Master Artist in his field!!! Three weeks ago he performed eye lid and under eye surgery on me and I AM SOOOO VERY PLEASED with the results! He is truly a gifted professional with wonderful bedside manner. He explained the entire procedure and post surgery care, disclosed all charges and answered any questions I had. His staff is very caring and attentive to detail. The Encino eye surgery center where the procedures were performed was great! Every person I came in contact with was caring and attentive, willing to answer questions, explain every detail, and assure that I was comfortable! I am amazed at the amount of time and attention Dr. Samini and his staff and surgery center staff spent on me… they truly cared and that put me at ease and made the experience a pleasant one! I followed Dr. Samimi’s post op instructions to the letter and my only discomfort was itchy eyes that were greatly soothed with warm compresses. Kudos to Dr. Samimi, over and over and over… and, I look great!!! Judy :)

Dr. Samimi is amazing! I was referred to him only by chance, & I will never trust another eyelid specialist! I was seen by another before I went to him, and wasn’t really explained much. Dr. Samimi has great bed side manner and profssional. He takes his time with every patient, you never feel rushed. Great at answering any questions you have. And I have probably asked some pretty ridiculous ones. Lol.
I went to him with an orbital tumor in my left eye. It was obvious to him that it was growing. He gave me a few options, but really wanted it out, it was already causing me other issues and problems. I was extremely nervous and scared to have a ugly scar on my face, but he did an amzing job! He made sure to go along my eyelid to hide it. Now 2month post-​op and the scar is almost nonexistent! It’s not at all noticible to anyone who is unaware that I had surgery! My eyes look so much more symetrical compared to pre-​op. I would definitely 100% recommend him for anyone seeking an eyelid specialist!

We showed up at Dr. Samimi’s office at eight a.m., completely exhausted after a night in the ER with an eye injury. He was calm, professional, comprehensive, and reassuring. He also helped us through an HMO insurance debacle despite our coming in at the last minute to what I’m sure was a busy day. We really appreciate his attitude and care, and would recommend him to anyone looking for an opthalmologist. Thanks Dr. Samimi!

Dr. Samimi has the perfect balance of bedside manner and professionalism. In my consultation, of which I’ve had too many to count, he made a point to understand my specific situation, and approach it in a very pinpointed manner, rather than trying to fit my condition into a quick solution — my gripe with other doctors. I wish I could give Dr. Samimi 10 stars! I cannot recommend him enough!

Dr. Samimi removed a growth from my lower eyelid. He made me feel very comfortable and secure I during the procedure. He is so personable and really cares about you. He spends as much time as needed with his patients and doesn’t rush you out the door. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back, when needed.

Dr Samimi is a fantastic doctor!!! His staff is also wonderful.
Dr Samimi intently focuses on your needs and is an excellent listener and extremely attentive to his patients. I would highly recommend him as an ophthalmologist of first choice in Santa Monica and the Southern California area:)

Dr. Samimi has a wonderful, easy sense about him that make you feel immediately at ease.
The amount of time he spends with you, the myriad of options he presents to you so the two of you can make the best possible informed decision lets you know that your with a Dr. that truly cares. His work is impeccable.
Janet & Ted

I came in to see Dr. Samimi about a large, lingering stye on my eyelid that refused to go away despite a frustrating month of applying warm compresses and a visit to the dermatologist. For someone who has never worn glasses or contact lenses, the idea of a doctor meddling with my eyes evoked a kind of Clockwork Orange experimental therapy imagery.
However, my anxieties were immediately defused by his calming demeanor and willingness to discuss each option prior to making a decision. After a brief consultation we decided to inject the stye with a cocktail solution that promised to reduce its size and prevent any potential scarring. The shot was painless and easy.
Initially there was some swelling but within a few days the stye shrunk dramatically. Hopefully I won’t have to deal with another eye infection but it puts my mind to ease knowing that Dr. Samimi is just a short drive away should any problems arise.

Dr. Samimi is awesome! I got the news last week that I needed to see a plastic surgeon for a growth on my eyelid. Eyesthetica was able to set up an appointment with Dr. Samimi for early Monday morning!
Anyways, come Monday morning I was greeted by the friendly receptionist, followed by the good doctor himself. He was very friendly and thorough while performing my consultation. After the exam he gave me my various treatment options. I was lucky to have a easy in-​office type removal. A few squirts of eye numbing drops, some numbing cream and some numbing shots and we were good to go. There was a separate more sterile room for this type of procedure but he was very thorough and fast. The most painful part or the experience was probably the first numbing shot and the bright lights he used while he removed the growth. In other words, it was pretty quick and painless… Best of all, very minimally invasive so I could immediately go back to my daily routines.
Can’t wait to see what my final result is after a few weeks of healing, but it already looks much improved so I’m sure it will be fantastic.
If you are in need of an eye surgeon, (growth removal, lid lifts, anything else) I would seriously check out Eyesthetica and Dr. Samimi! You will be very impressed!