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Dr. Julia Thomas Elpers is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon at Midwest Eye Center in Louisville. She specializes in medical and aesthetic care of the eyelids, eyebrows, tear ducts, and orbit, combining meticulous surgical technique with a natural-looking approach to facial rejuvenation. Patients see her for functional concerns such as eyelid malposition, trauma, and tumors, as well as for cosmetic treatments tailored to their goals. A Louisville native, Dr. Elpers completed her ophthalmology residency and an oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Louisville after earning her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and an undergraduate degree from Bellarmine University. In clinic and the operating room, she prioritizes safety, clear communication, and durable results. She offers comprehensive evaluations, discusses both surgical and non-surgical options, and partners closely with dermatology, oncology, and comprehensive ophthalmology colleagues when needed to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Dr. Mohsen B. Kashkouli is an oculofacial plastic surgeon with more than two decades of experience caring for patients with eyelid, brow, orbital, and tearing disorders. A professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he focuses on achieving natural, harmonious results while prioritizing safety, function, and patient satisfaction. His academic contributions include 150+ publications, numerous invited lectures, and mentorship of fellows and residents in oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Kashkouli completed ophthalmology residency at Iran University of Medical Sciences and an oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship at Norwich University Hospital in England. He is a member of the Orbital Society, ASOPRS, and ESOPRS, and his areas of interest span eyebrow and eyelid surgery, orbital fractures and tumors, thyroid eye disease, and management of watery eye due to lacrimal system problems. He welcomes patients seeking reconstructive and aesthetic solutions tailored to their goals.