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Dr. Daniel B. Rootman, MD, MS

Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery Ophthalmology
Awards
2
Speaks
English

150 North Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 817-4747 Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. Daniel B. Rootman, MD, MS, Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Pasadena, CA
Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery

Overview

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman is an associate professor of ophthalmology at UCLA and Director of the Orbital Disease Center, seeing patients at Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Pasadena and the UCLA Stein Eye Institute in Westwood. He has held the Karen and Frank Dabby Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and directs UCLA’s oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship.

He earned his medical degree at Queen’s University, trained in ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and completed his orbital and ophthalmic plastic surgery fellowship at UCLA. His research includes clinical trials in ptosis, thyroid eye disease and tear duct disease, and his awards include the Bartley Frueh, MD Award from ASOPRS.

Dr. Rootman specialises in complex orbital and skull base disease, thyroid eye disease, orbital vascular malformations and fractures, scarless endoscopic tear duct surgery, and aesthetic eyelid and facial surgery.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Eyelid surgery
  • Orbital disease
  • Tear duct surgery
  • Eyelid and facial aesthetics

Conditions Treated

  • Droopy eyelids (ptosis)
  • Excess eyelid skin
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Orbital tumours and fractures
  • Watery eyes and blocked tear ducts
  • Eyelid lesions and skin cancers
  • Eyelid malposition

Procedures Performed

  • Ptosis repair
  • Upper and lower blepharoplasty
  • Orbital surgery and decompression
  • Endoscopic tear duct surgery (DCR)
  • Eyelid reconstruction
  • Orbital fracture repair
  • Botulinum toxin and filler

Credentials

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Education & Training

  1. Other Degree

    University of British Columbia

    Bachelor of Science

  2. Medical School

    Queen's University

    Doctor of Medicine

  3. Residency2008 to 2012

    University of Toronto

    Ophthalmology

  4. Fellowship2012 to 2014

    UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute

    Orbital and ophthalmic plastic surgery

Awards

2 awards received

  • Bartley Frueh, MD Award

    American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Fellow Teaching Award

    Jules Stein Eye Institute

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena

Primary office

150 North Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91103
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UCLA Stein Eye Institute

100 Stein Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    Medical staff, Los Angeles, CA

  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    Medical staff, Torrance, CA

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Daniel B. Rootman?

Call Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena at (626) 817-4747 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Daniel B. Rootman?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Daniel B. Rootman specialize in?

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman practices Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Eyelid surgery, Orbital disease, Tear duct surgery and Eyelid and facial aesthetics.

Where does Dr. Daniel B. Rootman practice?

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman sees patients at Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena, 150 North Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103. There is 1 more office location listed on this page.

Is Dr. Daniel B. Rootman accepting new patients?

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Daniel B. Rootman speak?

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman speaks English.

Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel B. Rootman affiliated with?

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Where did Dr. Daniel B. Rootman train?

Dr. Daniel B. Rootman studied medicine at Queen's University and completed residency at University of Toronto.

About This Profile

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    Verified profile. Details checked against Practice website, hospital or university profile, and public provider directories on October 2, 2026.

  • Last updated

Sources

  1. UCLA Health provider profile
  2. Doheny Eye Institute profile
  3. NPI Registry (CMS) lookup

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