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James Chelnis, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

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Ophthalmology • New York, NY

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    150 W 58th St
    1C
    New York, NY 10019
    Phone+1 212-484-9707
    Fax+1 212-484-9717

Summary

  • James Chelnis, MD is a compassionate cosmetic surgeon who uses his unique expertise in rejuvenation to meet your aesthetic goals. As a highly trained oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chelnis has been recognized as a Top 10 Best Plastic Surgeon, Super Doctors Rising Star, & Top Doctors.

    He has presented and published dozens of times on aesthetics and oculofacial plastics national and internationally, stretching from Sydney to Osaka. Some of Dr. Chelnis’ most cherished recognition results from his passion in teaching & volunteerism. He has been recognized for exemplary roles in these endeavors by New York Eye & Ear of Mount Sinai & the East Harlem Hospital Outreach Program.

    Dr. Chelnis enjoys using his expert grasp of surgery, fillers, neuromodulators, laser, threads, and other technology-based, cutting edge care to produce the best individualized aesthetic result possible for his patients.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee College of MedicineFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloResidency, Ophthalmology, 2011 - 2014
  • Steward Carney Hospital
    Steward Carney HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License Active through 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License Active through 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors
  • 10 Best Plastic Surgeons
  • Super Doctors Rising Stars of New York

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Eyeliner Mistake That Can Cause Dry Eyes, from an MD
    The Eyeliner Mistake That Can Cause Dry Eyes, from an MDJuly 9th, 2021
  • James Chelnis, MD, a Cosmetic Facial Surgeon with Manhattan Oculoplastics
    James Chelnis, MD, a Cosmetic Facial Surgeon with Manhattan OculoplasticsJanuary 22nd, 2020
  • Why Using Mascara Daily Is Not Good for the Eyes
    Why Using Mascara Daily Is Not Good for the EyesSeptember 17th, 2019
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Other Languages

  • Russian

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