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 and glaucoma surgery, 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.
Dr. Buxton holds both academic and clinical appointments at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he is on the surgical teaching faculty of the comprehensive ophthalmology and eye trauma services. He is currently the President of the Alumni Association and Senior Representative at Large to the Medical Board, former President of the Staff Society and served as an Attending Surgeon on the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service from 1988-2007. He is committed to teaching the Infirmary residents and has been awarded The John S. Herman, M.D. Memorial Award for Excellence in teaching three times and the distinguished Residents’ Award for Outstanding Teaching and Dedicated Service eight times over the last nineteen years.
Additionally, Dr. Buxton is Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College and Assistant Attending Surgeon at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Buxton is a frequent contributor to scientific journals, actively participates in clinical studies and is a popular lecturer on ophthalmic therapeutics and surgical techniques. He personally spearheads an ophthalmic mission to Santiago, Dominican Republic and serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Eye Bank for Sight Restoration. Dr. Buxton is recognized as one of the best ophthalmologist in New York City and the United States by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. He is also one of New York’s 2008 Super Doctors.
Dr. Buxton has been elected to serve as President of the New York Keratorefractive Society, the New York Academy of Medicine - Ophthalmology Section, and the New York Intra-Ocular Lens Implant Society. He is a member of various medical societies, including the prestigious Hospital Graduates Association, The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, The Ophthalmic Laser Surgery Society and The American College of Eye Surgeons.
Dr. Buxton resides on the Upper East Side with his wife, Diana Butler Buxton, a marketing director for BearingPoint.
