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What Kind Of Surgeon Should I Go To For Eyelid Ptosis Repair?

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jospang2Sep 8, 2011

Hi, i have done 3 surgeries, which doc should i pick for my complicated ptosis revision? 1. HOD, Aesthetic Eyeplastic, MBBS, FRCS, FRCOphth, FAMS 2. DO, FRCS(Ed), FRCOphth, FAMS, ASOPRS

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Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Sep 10, 2011
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Dr. Gary Lelli, Jr., MD
Dr. Gary Lelli, Jr., MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jul 31, 2015
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Dr. David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Dr. David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 26, 2015
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Dr. Andrea Nowonty Hass, MD
Dr. Andrea Nowonty Hass, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
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Dr. Joseph Campanelli, MD
Dr. Joseph Campanelli, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
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