Education

- 1996-2000
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Ranked in top 10% - 1992 – 1996
University of California, Los Angeles B.S. in Biochemistry
Summa Cum Laude + Department Highest Honors
Postgraduate Training
- 2005 – 2006
University of Southern California, Plastic Surgery Chief Resident - 2003 – 2005
University of Southern California, Plastic Surgery Residency - 2001 – 2003
University of Southern California, General Surgery Residency - 2000 – 2001
University of Southern California, General Surgery Internship
Licensure/Certifications/ Societies
- 2021 Member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- 2016 Member of The Rhinoplasty Society
- 2009 Member of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
- 2008 Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2007 Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery
- 2001 Medical Board of California
- 2001 DEA
Publications/Presentations
- Rahban SR, Gross J. A New Approach to Correction of Truncal Redundancy Following Massive Weight Loss, the Lateral Thoracoabdominoplasty (L-TAP). Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2007;27(5): 518-523
- Sherman R, Rahban S, Pollak AN: Timing of wound coverage in extremity war injuries. Journal of AAOS, September 2006;14(Supplement)
- Rahban SR, Gross J. A New Approach to Correction of Truncal Redundancy Following Massive Weight Loss, the Lateral Thoracoabdominoplasty (L-TAP). Abstract presented at Senior Residents Conference 3/2006
- Sherman R, Rahban SR. Gastrocnemius and Soleus Rotational Muscle Flaps: Soft Tissue Coverage. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery - Fractures. Lippincott 2006, 2nd Ed 783-795.
- Nguyen TA, Rahban SR, Sherman R. Suture Materials and Techniques: An Overview. Round Tables in Plastic Surgery 2006;1(4): 3-20
- Rahban SR, Garner WL. Fibroproliferative scars. Clin Plastic Surg 2003;30:77-89.
- Chasan PE, Rahban SR. Pre-sacral donor site for lip augmentation. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2000;24(1): 31-33.
- Rahban SR, Wilde MK, Chasan PE.Skin-sparing mastectomy with Sun-Flap closure. Ann Plast Surg1999;43(4): 452-454
Languages
- Spanish - Fluent
- Farsi - Fluent
Interests
- Painting, Photography, Scuba Diving, Cycling, Snow Boarding, World Traveling

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