Douglas Buxton
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Douglas Buxton, MD

Ophthalmology (Eye), Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

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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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English
Position
CLINICAL PROFESSOR | Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

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Education

MD, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Internship, Internal Medicine

Richmond University Medical Center-Staten Island

Residency, Ophthalmology

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Fellowship, Corneal and External Diseases

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

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