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 | Ophthalmology
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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.
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Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Buxton has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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