Doctor Profile

Leon Rafailov
MD

Leon Rafailov
MD

SightMD
220 Maple Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Rockville Centre

New York (NY)

Contact Contact Leon Rafailov
T: 516-763-4106
F: 631-257-7375

Visit: www.sightmd.com
Ophthalmology
Doctor's practice offers cosmetic/reconstructive procedures

Ophthalmology


Profile

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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New York Rising Stars 2022

About Leon Rafailov

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...

Honors and Awards:

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

Professional Activity:

Specialties: Botox & Dermal Fillers, Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures, and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Educational Background:

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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