How Dr. Schlessinger Has Helped Long Island Patients See β and Look β Their Best
Choosing a surgeon for eyelid surgery isn’t a decision most people make quickly. The eyes are among the most personal and expressive features of the face β they communicate emotion, project energy, and are often the first thing others notice. Getting the outcome right matters deeply, both aesthetically and medically.
For patients across Long Island, Dr. David A. Schlessinger has been that trusted choice for decades. His practice, Schlessinger Eye & Face in Woodbury, NY, has become a destination for patients seeking eyelid surgery that is as carefully considered as it is skillfully executed.
Fellowship Training at the Highest Level
Dr. Schlessinger’s foundation begins with his training. After earning his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988, he completed his ophthalmology residency at Interfaith Medical Center before pursuing a fellowship in eyelid plastic surgery and neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota β one of the most respected oculoplastic training programs in the nation.
Fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery goes far beyond what is learned in a general residency. It is a deep, subspecialty immersion in the anatomy, physiology, and surgical technique specific to the eyelid, orbit, tear system, and surrounding facial structures β covering both cosmetic procedures and complex reconstructive cases.
A Practice Built on the Full Spectrum of Eyelid Care
What distinguishes Dr. Schlessinger from many cosmetic surgeons is the breadth of what he treats. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of oculoplastic surgery β from cosmetic blepharoplasty and browlifts to medically necessary procedures including ptosis repair, eyelid reconstruction after cancer, tear duct surgery, and treatment of orbital disease.
This matters for cosmetic patients because it means Dr. Schlessinger understands the eyelid as a functional organ, not just a cosmetic surface. When he performs a blepharoplasty, he does so with a complete understanding of how the procedure will affect eye health, tear function, and long-term visual comfort. He is also frequently called upon to handle the most complex and revisional eyelid cases in the area β patients who have had complications elsewhere, or who have anatomical challenges that require the most experienced surgical judgment available.
The Trust of Peers β The Highest Compliment
In medicine, one of the most telling measures of a physician’s reputation is whether other doctors trust them with their own patients and families. For Dr. Schlessinger, this trust is a defining feature of his practice. Numerous respected physicians in the Nassau County and Long Island community refer their own patients to Dr. Schlessinger β and many of those same physicians are patients themselves. Their family members have come to the Woodbury office for blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and other procedures.
Recognition That Reflects Real Expertise
Dr. Schlessinger has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for oculoplastic surgery for multiple consecutive years β a distinction awarded based on physician peer nominations rather than advertising or self-nomination. He has also been honored as a New York Super Doctor from 2015 through 2020 and has been featured in New Beauty magazine as a Top Doctor. These recognitions reflect a professional reputation built over decades.
A Patient Experience Centered on Comfort and Clarity
What patients describe most consistently is how they felt during the process: comfortable, informed, and unhurried. Dr. Schlessinger takes time during consultations to explain every aspect of the procedure, answer every question, and ensure that patients understand their options before any decision is made. Procedures are performed in the practice’s fully accredited on-site surgical suite β eliminating the need for a hospital visit while maintaining the highest standards of safety.
To schedule your consultation, call 516-496-2122 or book online at schlessingereyeandface.com.
