Why do ophthalmologists call themselves plastic surgeons?

August 11, 2015
Asked By:patient1969 in Bell Gardens, CA

Is the training to became an Occuloplastic Surgeon the same as a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery? If not, what kind of training is involved?

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August 14, 2015

Answer: What is Oculoplastic Surgery ?

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: What is Oculoplastic Surgery ?

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: Occuloplastic Surgeons

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2015

Answer: Occuloplastic Surgeons

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2015

Answer: It is very important for consumers to understand that no single specialty has a monopoly on plastic surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: It is very important for consumers to understand that no single specialty has a monopoly on plastic surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: What is an oculoplastic surgeon?

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: What is an oculoplastic surgeon?

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: Types of "plastic surgeons"

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 14, 2015

Answer: Types of "plastic surgeons"

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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