Leon Rafailov, MD is a board certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeon who focuses on a wide range of plastic and reconstructive surgery in the area around the eyes. His areas of expertise include the eyelids, forehead, mid-face, orbit, and tear ducts. He has successfully completed thousands of reconstructive, cosmetic, functional, and orbital surgeries. He has published numerous journal articles, abstracts, and book chapters focusing on a wide range of topics in oculoplastics. Dr. Rafailov is trained in advanced techniques in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, facial reconstruction, trauma surgery, orbital surgery, oncologic surgery, and cosmetic surgery. While in fellowship at Duke, he contributed to research in corneal neurotization and received the "Fellow of the Year" award for teaching. He prides himself in providing specialized and patient-focused care using a custom approach to every patient. He is well known by his patients for his personalized and attentive care. To learn more about Dr. Rafailov or to book an appointment today click here : https://www.sightmd.com/sightmd-ny/eye-doctor-new-york/profile/leon-rafailov-md/
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Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2014
Professional Webpage: https://www.sightmd.com/ophthalmologists-long-island/leon-ra...
Duke Hornaday Fellow Award 2020
The Rev. James F. Reilly Humanitarian Award 2018
Lions Eye Research Foundation Annual Research Award 2017
First Prize for an Oral Presentation by New York Academy of Medicine 2017
Specialties: Botox & Dermal Fillers, Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures, and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Brandeis University, Biology & Public Health
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Medical Degree
Residency - Rutgers University, Ophthalmology
Fellowship - Duke Eye Center, Oculofacial, Aesthetic, & Reconstructive Surgery
Internships - Yale University, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, & Internal Medicine
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