Steven C. Dresner

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Steven C. Dresner. He died peacefully in his sleep on July 19, 2024.
Steve was the founder of Eyesthetica, the largest private physician group dedicated to oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgery in the Los Angeles area. His contributions to the ophthalmic community were vast including creating innovative surgical procedures and inventions that benefited both his patients and colleagues. He trained sixteen fellows and scores of ophthalmology residents. These mentorships were the highlight of his career.
Steve cared deeply about the whole patient, often discussing the benefits of plant-based diets during surgical consultations. (patients sought him out for eye surgery, and often left vegans!)
Steve was committed to helping, having just returned from a medical mission in the Ukraine where he was able to treat both children and patients with catastrophic war injuries. He planned to return this fall.
Steve beat cancer twice and overcame several life threatening conditions. He was an athlete, adventurer and lover of art and culture.
Steve was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, son and friend.
He is predeceased by his parents, Dr. Sol and Mildred Dresner. He is survived by his wife, Bryn Freedman; his sons, Noah and Gabriel; his daughter, Lily; and his sisters, Marcia Kabaker and Joanne Dresner.