Connie M. Sears, MD
Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
Dr. Connie Sears is an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon with expertise in cosmetic facial and reconstructive surgery. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that combines her advanced surgical skill with an emphasis on natural and refined outcomes. Dr. Sears earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed an Ophthalmology residency at Stanford University. She then pursued advanced subspecialty training through a highly competitive two-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute — one of only 30 such programs in the United States. Her fellowship training provided extensive experience in facial, eyelid, lacrimal (tear duct), orbital, and reconstructive surgery. During this time, she also refined her expertise in facial cosmetic surgery through training in leading private practices in Beverly Hills.
Dr. Sears is committed to developing individualized surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy, concerns, and aesthetic goals. Her practice philosophy emphasizes achieving natural, balanced, and discreet results through meticulous technique and an artistic approach to facial harmony.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Sears maintains an active role in teaching, research, and community service. She holds a teaching appointment at UCLA-Harbor Medical Center, where she serves as a clinical instructor in oculofacial and cosmetic surgery for UCLA Jules Stein ophthalmology residents and ASOPRS fellows. She has lectured nationally and internationally and has been invited to teach at numerous facial aesthetics and orbital surgery courses.
Dr. Sears’s commitment to academic medicine is reflected in her recognition as a Research to Prevent Blindness Fellow. She has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributed chapters to several ophthalmology textbooks. Her advocacy efforts focus on improving access to care for underserved populations, and she is an active mentor to students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in medicine.
At Harvard Eye Associates, Dr. Sears combines her advanced surgical training with a compassionate and detail-oriented approach. She is dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives highly personalized care and achieves outcomes that are both natural and satisfying.
Dr. Sears is fluent in Spanish, further broadening her ability to connect with and serve a diverse patient population.
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Locations
23961 Calle de la Magdalena,
Suite 300
Laguna Hills, California 92653
665 Camino de los Mares (at Hospital Drive),
Suites 102-103,
San Clemente, California 92673
1010 W. La Veta Ave.,
Suite 175,
Orange, California 92868
