Natalie Anne Homer, M.D.
Specialties
Ophthalmic Plastic and Orbital Surgery
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Department
Title
- Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Ophthalmology
Reviews
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St., Suite 2400
Sacramento, CA 95817
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
916-734-6602
Cadillac Drive Facility
77 Cadillac Dr., Suites 101 & 120
Sacramento, CA 95825
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
916-734-6650
Additional Phone Numbers
Clinic Phone: 916-734-6650
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Homer aims to provide comprehensive ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgical care to her patients. She also enjoys improving patient confidence and self-esteem through restorative cosmetic facial surgery. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Homer strives to educate and inspire young medical trainees as an assistant professor in the UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Homer completed her ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School and subsequently received specialty training in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures of the eyelids, orbit, nasolacrimal system and face. She completed an additional fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, training in procedures including rhytidectomy (facelift), platysmaplasty (necklift), forehead/brow lift, blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid lift) and autologous fat transfer. Dr. Homer is involved in numerous research endeavors, lectures at national subspecialty conferences, and educates young trainees as an assistant professor in the UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Homer has performed research in the areas of orbital oncology, orbital and facial trauma, periorbital infections, eyelid and facial reconstruction, facial nerve palsy, pediatric orbital and adnexal disorders, nasolacrimal surgery, thyroid eye disease, cosmetic and functional surgical outcomes, wound healing, and oculoplastic fellowship education.
Division
Ophthalmology
Center/Program Affiliation
Education
M.D., Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago IL 2014
B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI 2010
Internship: Transitional Year, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston IL 2014-2015
Residency
Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA 2015-2018
Fellowships
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Accredited through the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), TOC Eye and Face, Austin TX 2018-2020
Facial Cosmetic Surgery (Accredited through the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery), TOC Eye and Face, Austin TX 2019-2020
Board Certifications
American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery,
American Board of Ophthalmology,
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
American Medical Association
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Honors and Awards
Top Ophthalmologist 2019, Texas Magazine, 2019
Recipient of 2019 Cosmetic Surgery Foundation research grant, 2018
Recipient of 2016 American Academy of Ophthalmology, Best of Anterior Segment Society Meetings Award, 2016
Transitional Year Chief, St. Francis Hospital, 2015
Graduation with Distinction, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2014
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Induction, 2014
University of Michigan Medical School Surgery Student Leadership Weekend Scholarship, 2013
Society of Thoracic Surgeons Looking to the Future Medical Student Scholarship, 2013
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Summer Research Fellowship Award, 2011
Phi Beta Kappa Society Induction, 2010
Graduation with High Distinction, University of Michigan, 2010
Select Recent Publications
Homer N, Zhou S, Huggins A, Durairaj V, Nakra, T. Wound Dehiscence Following Upper Blepharoplasty: A Review of 2376 Cases. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020 July.
Homer N, Elwood K, Huggins A, Somogyi M, Nakra, T, Blaydon S. Consideration of Nasal Contour in Endoscopic Forehead Rejuvenation. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2020 Jul 1. doi:10.1089/fpsam.2020.0142.
Homer N, Zhou S, Huggins A, Nakra T. Nuances of the Direct Brow Lift; Oculoplastic Surgeons’ Perspective. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2020 June.
Homer N, Huggins A, Durairaj V. Benign Orbital Meningioma with Rare Osteolytic Behavior. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020 May/Jun;36(3):e81.
Homer N, Hoesly P, Durairaj VD. Atypical presentation of an endocrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma of the eyelid. Orbit. 2020 Mar 1:1-2.
Homer N, Nakra T, Wong R. Uncovered Undulations. JAMA Ophthalmology. 2019 Aug;137(10):1207-1208.
Homer N, Huggins A, Durairaj V. Contemporary Management of Orbital Blowout Fractures. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2019 Aug;27(4):310-316.
Homer N, Glass L, Lee G, Lefebvre D, Sutula F, Freitag S, Yoon MK. Assessment of Infraorbital Hypesthesia Following Orbital Floor and Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures Utilizing a Novel Sensory Grading System. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019 Jan/Feb;35(1)53-55.
Homer N, Jakobiec FA, Stagner A, Freitag SK, Fay AM, Yoon MK. Periocular breast carcinoma metastases. Correlation of clinical, radiologic and histopathologic features. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2017 Aug;45(6):606-612.
Homer N, Yoon M. Evaluation of ASOPRS program website content and quality. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Dec 16. 2017 Nov/Dec;33(6):471-473.