The selection process, managed by Professional Research Services, relies exclusively on nominations from licensed physicians practicing in the region. Voters choose peers they would trust with their own care or that of a family member, with winners subject to rigorous license verification. Dr. Eftekhari, a board-certified ophthalmologist, established his practice in 2019 following an academic tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His clinical focus blends reconstructive work with aesthetic procedures, including endoscopic forehead lifts and minimally invasive ptosis repair. Eftekhari emphasizes that his surgical philosophy prioritizes small incisions to reduce recovery time while maintaining natural facial character. Beyond his private practice in Salt Lake City, Draper, and Heber City, he contributes to the field through peer-reviewed research and national lectures, having previously received the Outstanding Contribution Award from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.