Dr. Monhian received his undergraduate education at Yeshiva University, where he received his Bachelors degree with honors (Magna Cum Laude). He received his Ivy-League medical training at Cornell University Medical College, graduating with high honors. This allowed him to be elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society at Cornell. He received his surgical training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery at the highly acclaimed University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), widely renowned as one of the best medical centers in the country. After completion of his internship and residency, Dr. Monhian continued his training at UCSF as Chief Resident.