About Me
Douglas F. Buxton, M.D. is a renowned cornea and refractive surgeon and the Medical Director at Buxton Eye Surgical Group in New York City. He is quadruple board certified in LASIK vision correction, ophthalmology, penetrating Keratoplasty and, cataract/implant surgery. He is an internationally-recognized authority for his innovative contributions of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment eye disorders. He has particular expertise in Intralase “bladeless” and Advanced CustomVue® laser vision correction, micro-incisional cataract surgery, multifocal intraocular lenses, corneal transplantation, Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK/DMEK) and, non-invasive periocular cosmetic procedures. Dr. Buxton is a graduate of Yale College and Cornell University Medical College. He completed his postgraduate residency training in ophthalmology followed by a two year cornea, external disease and refractive surgery fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
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CLINICAL PROFESSOR | OphthalmologyHospital Affiliations
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
About Me
Douglas F. Buxton, M.D. is a renowned cornea and refractive surgeon and the Medical Director at Buxton Eye Surgical Group in New York City. He is quadruple board certified in LASIK vision correction, ophthalmology, penetrating Keratoplasty and, cataract/implant surgery. He is an internationally-recognized authority for his innovative contributions of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment eye disorders. He has particular expertise in Intralase “bladeless” and Advanced CustomVue® laser vision correction, micro-incisional cataract surgery, multifocal intraocular lenses, corneal transplantation, Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK/DMEK) and, non-invasive periocular cosmetic procedures. Dr. Buxton is a graduate of Yale College and Cornell University Medical College. He completed his postgraduate residency training in ophthalmology followed by a two year cornea, external disease and refractive surgery fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Language
Position
CLINICAL PROFESSOR | OphthalmologyHospital Affiliations
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
About Me
Douglas F. Buxton, M.D. is a renowned cornea and refractive surgeon and the Medical Director at Buxton Eye Surgical Group in New York City. He is quadruple board certified in LASIK vision correction, ophthalmology, penetrating Keratoplasty and, cataract/implant surgery. He is an internationally-recognized authority for his innovative contributions of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment eye disorders. He has particular expertise in Intralase “bladeless” and Advanced CustomVue® laser vision correction, micro-incisional cataract surgery, multifocal intraocular lenses, corneal transplantation, Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK/DMEK) and, non-invasive periocular cosmetic procedures. Dr. Buxton is a graduate of Yale College and Cornell University Medical College. He completed his postgraduate residency training in ophthalmology followed by a two year cornea, external disease and refractive surgery fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Language
Position
CLINICAL PROFESSOR | OphthalmologyHospital Affiliations
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Education
MD, Cornell University Medical College
Internship, Internal Medicine
Richmond University Medical Center
Residency, Ophthalmology
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
Fellowship, Cornea
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
Certifications
Ophthalmology
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Industry Relationships
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Dr. Buxton did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2022 and/or 2023: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
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