Education & Training
Medical School
State University of New York at Buffalo
Residency
Ophthalmology
- Erie County Medical Center
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
- Albany Medical College
Boards
American Board of Ophthalmology
Insurances
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Academic Information
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology (Oculoplastics, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery)
Research Interests
- Eyelid and orbital tumors
- Thyroid eye disease
- Tearing
Areas of Expertise
- Reconstruction of Eyelid (tumors and trauma)
- Diagnosis and reconstruction of orbit (tumors and trauma)
- Repair of ptosis (droopy lids), entropion, ectropion (malposition of lids)
- Mid-face cosmetic surgery
- Management of tearing conditions
- Re-animation of paralyzed eyelids
- Orbital and/or eyelid surgery for thyroid eye disease
Awards & Honors
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certificate for Outstanding Contribution
- American Board of Ophthalmology Examiner
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Honors Award and Senior Achievement Award
- Elected Member of American Ophthalmological Society (Oldest and most prestigious professional organization)
- Has been invited as a Visiting Professor to speak at National and International Conferences and Universities
Publications
- Listed in various publications such as America's Best Doctor, Top Plastic Surgeons, Best Ophthalmologists, Men of Achievement, Who's Who in Health Care, etc.