Training and board certification
- Board certified ophthalmologist, fellowship trained, specializing in oculoplastic and facial cosmetic surgery (bio).
- Graduated cum laude in the Honor's Program at John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio (bio).
- Medical degree at the University of South Florida; elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), graduated in the top 10% of his medical school class (bio).
- Fellowship trained in Albany, New York, by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (bio).
- Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS); site also lists American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and ASOPRS among his credentials (bio).
- Lectures nationally and internationally on cosmetic facial surgery and serves as course director of national physician conferences in his specialty (bio).
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Incision hidden in the upper lid crease; performed as outpatient surgery under local anesthesia with or without IV sedation; sutures out in 5-7 days (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Described as transconjunctival, with the incision inside the lid leaving no visible scar; fat pockets adjusted and ligaments tightened (source).
- Ptosis and dermatochalasis repair. Treats both acquired and congenital ptosis; upper eyelid height and levator muscle function are measured to plan the surgical approach; sutures removed 7-8 days after surgery (source).
- Ectropion surgery and entropion surgery correct outward- and inward-turning eyelids (ectropion, entropion).
- Lid lacerations and trauma. Repair evaluates and treats tear-drainage-system involvement when present (source).
- Tearing eyes. Diagnostic workup and targeted procedures for epiphora from blocked tear ducts or eyelid malposition (source).
Galleries, confirmed loading with photographs: upper lid blepharoplasty, lower lid blepharoplasty, and ptosis repair before-and-after pages (source, source, source).
Other procedures
Endoscopic brow lift for forehead and brow descent (source); facial and eyelid skin cancer reconstruction (source); facelift and earlobe repair; injectables (BOTOX, dermal fillers, Sculptra, lip and tear-trough fillers) and skin care services.
Insurance and cost
- "Insurance may cover eyelid surgery when it affects your vision;" the practice submits visual-field test results and photos to the insurer for coverage review (source).
- Commercial insurance and Medicare may cover ptosis repair if peripheral-vision impairment meets criteria, tested with the eyelids taped and untaped (source).
- No specific prices are published; cost pages direct patients to a consultation for a price quote.