Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA; B.A. in biochemistry |
| Medical/public health degree | D.O./M.P.H., College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University California, Vallejo, CA |
| Residency | Ophthalmology, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), Colton, CA |
| Fellowship | Oculoplastic fellowship, Central Valley Eye Medical Group, Stockton, CA |
- At Ocala Eye since 2018; specializes in cosmetic and functional repair of eyelids and eyelid reconstruction after trauma or skin cancer removal, and removes eyelid growths, skin tags and cancer (source).
- Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology, American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Florida Medical Association (source).
- The site does not state a named board certification (e.g. American Board of Ophthalmology) on the bio page.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Removes excess skin, fat or muscle from the upper eyelids through an incision in the natural eyelid crease (source).
- Lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Removes or repositions bulging fat to reduce under-eye bags, tightens the lids at the outer corners, and may remove excess skin; usually combined with upper eyelid surgery (source). A separate FAQ page describes the lower-lid incision as either subciliary (under the lash line) or transconjunctival (through the back of the lid), with lateral tightening to prevent lower lid retraction (source).
- Upper eyelid ptosis repair. Corrects drooping upper eyelids by tightening an eyelid muscle, normally performed together with upper lid blepharoplasty (source).
- A bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty is described as taking approximately 30 minutes, done outpatient under local anesthesia with oral or IV sedation (source).
Other procedures
The site also lists laser treatments and non-surgical options for the eyelids and face (source).
Insurance and cost
- Upper blepharoplasty may be covered by medical insurance or Medicare as a functional (medically necessary) procedure when upper eyelid skin impedes peripheral vision, subject to a vision field test; lower eyelid blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance (source).
- Typical blepharoplasty cost stated as "around $3,300 to $7,800," depending on how many eyelids are treated (source).
Recovery
- Upper eyelid stitches typically stay in for about a week (cost page).
- Most patients return to normal activities within a week; strenuous activity limited for 2 to 4 weeks depending on healing (source, source).
- Most healing occurs within 1 to 2 weeks; bruising and swelling can take a couple of weeks to a few months to fully resolve (source).