When choosing a surgeon for eyelid, lacrimal or Orbital issues, as well as for cosmetic facial surgery, it is important to consider the physician’s training. Dr. David Freilich is an esteemed member of the American Society of Ophthalmioc Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. As an ASOPRS member, he has Board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology, the oldest medical certifying Board in the United States.
Dr. Freilich completed a full Ophthalmology residency where he built the foundation of his general knowledge of diseases and surgery of the eyeball. He then furthered his training into the highly specialized field of Oculofacial Surgery (care of problems related to the eyelids, tear ducts, orbits, and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and face).
To perfect his sub-specialty, Dr. Freilich completed a post residency fellowship in Oculofacial Surgery. He then applied to ASOPRS and was required to submit a scientific thesis of original research in a topic related to Oculofacial Surgery. After his thesis was well received by the Society, Dr. Freilich passed both a written exam and an Oral exam administered by the Society, to test the depth of his knowledge and medical judgment.
As a highly regarded Oculofacial sub-specialist, Dr. Freilich’s rigorous training and superior surgical skills now work in concert to provide his patients with state of the art care for all eyelid, lacrimal, orbital and facial plastic and cosmetic procedures.
EDUCATION
1993-1997 University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.
School of Medicine and Dentistry, M.D.
1989-1993 University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.
College of Arts & Sciences, B.A. in Political Science, cum laude
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
2003-present Private practice limited to Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery
2001-2003 West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.V.
Fellowship in Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2000-2001 St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, University Hospital – Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, N.Y.
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology
1998-2001 St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, University Hospital – Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, N.Y.
Resident in Ophthalmology
1997-1998 Overlook Hospital, Teaching Affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Summit N.J.
Transitional Year Intern
CERTIFICATION BOARD
1998 National Board of Medical Examiners
2003 American Board of Ophthalmology
MEDICAL LICENSURE
1998 State of New York, License #212284
2001 State of West Virginia, License #20467
2003 State of New Jersey, License #25MA07555900
2006 State of California, License #A97006
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New York State Ophthalmological Society
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
New York County Medical Society
PAPERS & ABSTRACTS
Meltzer MA, Freilich DE, Glasman AM: Alloplant Fails to Hasten Clearing of Vitreous Hemorrhage in Rabbit Model.
Freilich DB, Freeman HM, Freilich DE: Pneumatic Retinopexy Compared to Non-Drainage Scleral Buckling for the Treatment of Rhegmatogenous Detachment.
Morgenstern KE, Freilich, DE, Schwartz TL, Linberg, JV: “Slipped” Medial Rectus Muscle Following Strabismus Surgery.
Timothy, N, Freilich, DE, Linberg, JV: Enucleation vs. Evisceration From the Ocularist Perspective.
Freilich DE, Leventer D, Linberg JV: The Effects of Congenital Ptosis on Ocular Growth and Development.
