Nicole J. Topilow, M.D.

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

Dr. Topilow also completed a two-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 of New York City, Dr. Topilow settled her family in San Diego after falling in love with the area during her fellowship. She enjoys hiking, playing beach volleyball, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their baby girl. Dr. Topilow also speaks Spanish.