At the heart of New York Eye & Face, Dr. Carniciu's practice is defined by her intricate skill, deep-seated compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her patients' well-being and aesthetic aspirations.
Training and Background
Dr. Carniciu graduated from Dartmouth College cum laude with undergraduate studies in biology and moral philosophy. While at Dartmouth, Dr. Carniciu was awarded a prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute research scholarship. A native of Westchester, she returned to New York to earn her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Carniciu then completed her residency training in ophthalmic surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she served as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Carniciu was one of 25 surgeons selected for a highly competitive Fellowship in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). She trained in oculoplastics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and at Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery in Southfield, Michigan, one of the nation’s top oculofacial plastic surgery practices. After completing her fellowship in Michigan, Dr. Carniciu was pleased to return home to Westchester and serve her community. She is honored to be one of the 750 esteemed surgeons worldwide to be certified by ASOPRS, the gold-standard credentialing organization for oculoplastic surgeons.
