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Nicole J. Topilow, MD

Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Please welcome, Dr. Nicole J. Topilow as our newest oculofacial plastic surgeon at Pendleton Eye Center.

Nicole Topilow, M.D., is an ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her areas of expertise include functional and cosmetic eyelid and brow surgery, periocular reconstructive surgery, nasolacrimal and orbital surgery, thyroid eye disease management, and cosmetic injectables.

Dr. Topilow received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Barnard College at Columbia University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a major in Biological Sciences. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she received the merit-based Silverstein Scholarship. She then completed an internal medicine internship at Mount Sinai West / St. Luke’s Hospital in New York and ophthalmology residency training at the #1 ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Topilow also completed a 2-year ASOPRS-accredited ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the prestigious University of California San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute. She has presented her research at national meetings and has authored textbook chapters and several peer-reviewed publications.

While a native to New York City, Dr. Topilow settled her family in San Diego after spending two years in fellowship at UCSD and falling in love with the area. She enjoys hiking, playing beach volleyball, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their baby girl. She also speaks Spanish.

Dr. Topilow is now accepting new patients for both medical and cosmetic and reconstructive oculofacial treatments, including brow surgery, injectables and facial rejuvenation procedures, starting in January 2025.

  • Larry and Klara Silverstein Scholarship Recipient (2017)

  • Summa Cum Laude (2013)

  • Phi Beta Kappa (2013)

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  • Topilow N, Cleto Penteado R, Ting MA, Al-Sharif E, Villatoro GA, Yoon JS, Liu CY, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Orbital Decompression Following Treatment with Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease. Accepted by Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024 Jun. Read More
  • Al-Sharif E, Penteado R, Dib El Jalbout N, Topilow N, Shoji M, Kikkawa DO, Liu CY, Korn BS. Evaluating the Accuracy of ChatGPT and Google BARD in Fielding Oculoplastic Patient Queries: A Comparative Study on Artificial vs. Human Intelligence. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 40(3):p 303-311, May/June 2024. Read More
  • Dallalzadeh LO, Ting MA, Topilow N, Robbins SL, Liu CY, Burkat CN, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Teprotumumab-related Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Nov-Dec 01;39(6):e208-e210. Read More
  • Villatoro G, Topilow N, Liu CY. Acute Onset Orbital Inflammation in Multiple Myeloma Patient. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023 Apr 1;141(4):394-395. Read More
  • Lee TC, Saseendrakumar BR, Delavar A, Ye GY, Ting MA, Topilow N, Bass J, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO, Baxter SL, Liu CY. Evaluation of Depression and Anxiety in a Diverse Population with Thyroid Eye Disease Using the Nationwide NIH All of Us Database. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 May-Jun 01;39(3):281-287. Read More
  • Lee TC, Topilow N, Ting MA, Estrella M, Liu CY, Korn BS, Ferguson CJ, Kikkawa DO. Ectopic Fibrous Dysplasia Presenting as a Well-Circumscribed Orbital Mass. OPRS. 2022:10-97.
  • Ting MA, Ozzello DJ, Topilow N, Yoon JS, Liu CY, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Differential effects of teprotumumab treatment based on fat-to-muscle ratio in patients with thyroid eye disease. Orbit. 2022 Sep 14:1-8. Read More
  • Villatoro G, Topilow N, Liu CY. Millet-Seed Tarsal Conjunctival Nodules in Unilateral Eyelid Sarcoid. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Nov-Dec 01;39(6):e214. Read More
  • Shoji MK, Chen Y, Topilow NJ, Khzam RA, Dubovy SR, Johnson TE. Orbital Involvement in Multiple Myeloma. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jul-Aug 01;39(4):347-356. Read More
  • Delavar A, Saseendrakumar BR, Lee TC, Topilow NJ, Ting MA, Liu CY, Korn BS, Weinreb RN, Kikkawa DO, Baxter SL. Associations Between Thyroid Eye Disease and Glaucoma Among Those Enrolled in the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research
    Program. OPRS. 2022 Nov 17:10-97. Read More
  • Stevens SM, Topilow NJ, Chen Y, Johnson TE. Response to Miles Kiernan Re: a rare case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland. Orbit. 2022 May 29:1. Read More
  • Chen Y, Topilow N, Lee BW. Stereotactic navigation in orbital decompression surgery – Does it shorten operative time and improve outcomes? Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022 Feb 28;12(1):35-38. Read More
  • Chen Y, Stevens S, Topilow N, Capo H, Tse DT. Chen Y, Stevens S, Topilow N, Capo H, Tse D. Titanium T-Plate as a Stabilizing Platform in the Management of Acquired Nystagmus and Oscillopsia Without a Null Zone. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jan 27. Read More
  • Topilow N, Chen Y, Stevens S, Patel U, Dubovy S, Johnson TE. Topilow NJ, Stevens SM, Chen Y, Patel U, Dubovy SR, Johnson TE. A rare case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland. Orbit. 2021 Dec 23:1-5. Read More
  • Kloosterboer A, Yannuzzi N, Topilow N, Patel N, Kuriyan A, Sridhar J. Assessing the Quality, Content, and Readability of Freely Available Online Information for Patients Regarding Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Seminars in Ophthalmology. 2021 Aug;
    36(5-6):400-405. Read More
  • Topilow N, Chen Y, Korn B, Kikkawa D, Lee BW. Letter to the Editor Re: “Stereotactic Navigation Improves Outcomes of Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Sep/Oct;36(5):520-521. Read More
  • Topilow N, Chen Y, Capo H, Tse DT. Extraocular Muscle Injury in Zygomatic Implant Placement: A Case Report, A Review of the Literature, and a Simple Maneuver for Avoidance. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Apr;S0278-2391. Read More
  • Tran AQ, Topilow N, Rong A, Persad PJ, Lee MC, Lee JH, Anagnostopoulos AG, Lee WW. Comparison of Skin Antiseptic Agents and the Role of 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid. Aesthetic Surg J. 2020 Nov 28:sjaa322. Read More
  • Topilow N, Tran VA, Koo EK, Alabiad CR. Etiologies of Proptosis: A Review. Internal Medicine Review, 2020 Mar;6(3)1-31. Read More
  • Gambaro G, Goldfarb DS, Baccaro R, Topilow N, Hirsch J, Gambassi G, Ferraro MP. Chronic pain in medullary sponge kidney: A rare and never described clinical presentation. Journal of Nephrology. 2018 Aug;31(4):537-542. Read More
  • Stranix J, Cuzzone D, Topilow N, Ream J, Flores R. Optimizing safety of iliac bone harvest using an Acumed drill: a simulated radiographic study of 100 patients. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 2017 Nov;54(6):674-679. Read More

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