Kamel Itani, M.D.

Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

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Biography

Kamel M. Itani, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in oculoplastic and orbital surgery and ophthalmic oncology.

Dr. Itani earned his medical degree at the American University of Beirut, where he also completed a residency in ophthalmology. He received advanced training in standardized ophthalmic echography through a fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and in plastic, orbital, and reconstructive eye surgery through a fellowship at the University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center. He also completed a second residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern.

Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 1993.

Dr. Itani has authored numerous academic papers, letters, and book chapters and is a national and international lecturer on ophthalmic surgery and oncology.

He is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Texas Medical Association, the Dallas County Medical Society, and the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Itani has been named a Super Doctor by Texas Monthly .

Education & Training

Fellowship - University of Michigan Medical School (1988-1989), Eye Plastic, Orbital, & Reconstructive Surgery
Internship - American University Medical Center (1982-1983), Internal Medicine
Residency - American University Medical Center (1984-1986), Ophthalmology
Fellowship - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (1986-1987), Standardized Ophthalmic Echography
Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1990-1993), Ophthalmology
Medical School - American University - Beirut (1979-1982)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Texas Medical Association
American Medical Association
Dallas County Medical Society
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology

Honors & Awards

D Magazine Best Doctor 2020-2021
Texas Monthly Magazine 2014, Super Doctors

Books & Publications

Publications
- Periocular Reconstruction Utilizing the Integra Dermal Regeneration Template
  Dallalzadeh LO, Bennett AL, Kislevitz M, Tenzel PA, Mancini R, Itani K, Thornton JF Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2025
- Facial Asymmetry in Children With Unilateral Congenital Ptosis
  Tenzel PA, Brown K, Zhou B, Itani KM, Mancini R Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2022 Sep 38 483-489
- Review of Eyelid Reconstruction Techniques after Mohs Surgery
  Patel SY, Itani K Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2018 May 32 95-102
- Dissecting lipid metabolism in meibomian glands of humans and mice: An integrative study reveals a network of metabolic reactions not duplicated in other tissues
  Butovich IA, McMahon A, Wojtowicz JC, Lin F, Mancini R, Itani K Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids 2016 Jun 1861 538-553
- Floppy eyelid syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea
  Sobti D, Itani K, Merritt J, Mancini R 2015 Jul 17-28
- Time-dependent degenerative transformations in the lipidome of chalazia
  Wojtowicz JC, Butovich IA, McMahon A, Hogan RN, Itani KM, Mancini R, Molai M, Linsenbardt E Experimental Eye Research 2014 Oct 127 261-269
- A novel de novo KIF21A mutation in a patient with congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles and möbius syndrome
  Ali Z, Xing C, Anwar D, Itani KM, Weakley DR, Gong X, Pascual JM, Mootha V Molecular Vision 2014 Mar 20 368-375
- Mohs micrographic surgery of the eyelid: An overview of anatomy, pathophysiology, and reconstruction options
  Harvey DT, Taylor RS, Itani KM, Loewinger RJ Dermatologic Surgery 2013 May 39 673-697
- A systematic review of comparison of upper eyelid involutional ptosis repair techniques: Efficacy and complication rates
  Chang S, Lehrman C, Itani K, Rohrich RJ Plastic and reconstructive surgery 2012 Jan 129 149-157
- Blepharoptosis and external ophthalmoplegia associated with long-term antiretroviral therapy
  Dinges WL, Witherspoon SR, Itani KM, Garg A, Peterson DM Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008 Sep 47 845-852
- Natural killer/T-cell lymphoma masquerading as orbital cellulitis
  Charton J, Witherspoon SR, Itani K, Jones FR, Marple B, Morse B Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2008 Mar 24 143-145
- Brown recluse spider bites to the head: Three cases and a review
  Leach J, Bassichis B, Itani K Ear, Nose and Throat Journal 2004 Jul 83 465-470
- Delayed luxation of a lens nucleus after vitrectomy
  Ren DH, Blomquist PH, Appa SN, Itani KM Archives of Ophthalmology 2002 Sep 120 1212-1213
- The value of orbital echography in orbital practice
  Itani KM, Frueh B, Nelson C Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 1998 14 432-435
- Eye movement restrictions after Molteno implant surgery.
  Kooner KS, Cavanagh HD, Zimmerman CF, Itani KM Ophthalmic Surgery 1993 Jul 24 498-499
- Hansen’s Disease
  Nemeth GG, Fish RH, Itani KM, Yates BE Archives of Ophthalmology 1992 Oct 110 1482-1483
- Maternal orbital hematoma associated with labor
  Jacobson DM, Itani K, Digre KB, Ossoinig KC, Varner MW American journal of ophthalmology 1988 May 105 547-553
- Conservative surgery in orbital teratoma
  Itani K, Traboulsi EI, Abdul Karim FW, Marouf LM, Frangieh G, Salamoun SG Orbit 1986 5 61-65

Clinical Focus

Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Ocular Oncology
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Surgical Treatment of Head & Neck Cancers
Head & Neck Reconstructive Surgery
Facial Paralysis Surgery & Restoration
Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Nerve Disorders
Medical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Surgery for Skin Cancer
Surgical Treatment of Benign Head & Neck Conditions
Facial Paralysis Correction Surgery
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Melanoma
Radiation Therapy for Melanoma
Radiation Therapy for Ocular Melanoma
Laser & Skin Care
Skin Cancer
Facial Trauma
Head & Neck Cancers

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