Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Simon's Rock Early College, Massachusetts; entered college at age 16 |
| Medical school | The University of Virginia College of Medicine |
| Residency | Eye surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City |
- Board certification as printed: "board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology."
- Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
- The site does not give years for his training.
Eyelid surgery work
- Laser blepharoplasty. The laser eyelid surgery page describes removal of excess skin and fat from the eyelids using a laser. The laser makes the incision and seals blood vessels; the page states this gives a quicker recovery with less bruising.
- The page states laser eyelid surgery can remove excess skin, remove bulging fat pouches below the eyes and reduce some wrinkles.
- Incisions are closed with fine stitches removed in about five days.
- Laser eyelid surgery is performed at the group's surgery center, The Physicians Outpatient Surgery Center, 1933 Washington Blvd, Belpre, Ohio.
- His bio states he is one of a few surgeons in Ohio and West Virginia to use a laser for eyelid surgery.
- The site has no eyelid before-and-after gallery.
Other procedures
His bio lists interest in cataract surgery technology, including presbyopia-correcting implants, toric implants and laser-assisted cataract surgery. The group also offers LASIK, PRK, glaucoma care and surgery, retina care and aesthetics. The aesthetics page covers LATISSE for eyelash growth and Botox for frown lines and crow's feet.
Insurance and cost
- "Many eye lid surgeries are covered by Medicare and private insurance, particularly if the eye lid problem affects the vision" (laser eyelid surgery).
- Some services are considered cosmetic and not often covered; the page names Botox, Juvederm injections and lower lid surgery.
- For cosmetic procedures, patients can use a Health Savings Account or Flex Spending Account, and CareCredit financing is available for those who qualify.
- The site publishes no prices.
Recovery
- Patients who choose laser blepharoplasty can usually return to work after one week (laser eyelid surgery).
- Stitches are removed in about five days.
- Recovery time varies with medical health and age.