Anaïs L. Carniciu, M.D.

07/13/2025
Board-Certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• 08/2011–05/2015: MD, Stony Brook University School of Medicine (SUNY), Stony Brook, NY
• 09/2007–06/2011: AB, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
  Major in Biology, Minor in Moral Philosophy
  cum laude with High Honors

Postdoctoral Training

• 07/2019–07/2021: Fellow, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery (ASOPRS Sponsored Program), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, Southfield, MI
• 07/2018–06/2019: Chief Resident (Elected), Ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Eye Institute, Cleveland, OH
• 07/2016–06/2019: Ophthalmology Resident, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Eye Institute, Cleveland, OH
• 07/2015–06/2016: Transitional Year Intern, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, NY

POSITIONS HELD

• 07/2025–Present: President, Westchester County Medical Society, Westchester County, NY
• 02/2022–Present: Associate Adjunct Surgeon, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY
• 07/2021–Present: Founder and President, New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery, West Harrison, NY

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• 06/2023–Present: Board-Certified, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
• 03/2021–Present: Board-Certified (ABMS), American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
• 01/2020–Present: New York Controlled Substance License
• 12/2019–Present: New York State Medical License

ACTIVE MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES

• 02/2022–Present: Specialty Surgery Center of Westchester, Harrison, NY
• 02/2022–Present: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY

CLINICAL INTERESTS

• Blepharoplasty and ptosis repair, brow lifting, cosmetic oculofacial plastic surgery, non-surgical facial rejuvenation (neuromodulators, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing), eyelid skin cancer

HONORS AND AWARDS

Honors

• 06/2025: Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Top 7% of Physicians Nationally)
• 09/2023: Faces of Westchester: The Face of Eyelid Surgery (Westchester Magazine)
• 09/2022: Faces of Westchester: The Face of Eyelid Surgery (Westchester Magazine)
• 05/2011: High Honors (top 10%), Biology Senior Thesis, Dartmouth College
• 06/2011: cum laude, Dartmouth College
• 12/2010: Academic Citation, Developmental Biology, Dartmouth College
• 12/2010: Academic Citation, Reproductive Ethics, Dartmouth College
• 01/2010: Order of Omega Honor Society, Dartmouth College
• 09/2009: Academic Citation, Physiology, Dartmouth College

Awards

• 11/2018: Travel Scholarship, International Ophthalmology Rotation at L V Prasad Eye Institute (Hyderabad, India), Awarded by University Hospitals Eye Institute
• 06/2012: Scholarship Recipient, MD with Scholarly Concentration Program in Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
• 04/2010: James O. Freedman Presidential Scholarship, Dartmouth College
• 03/2009: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Fellowship, Dartmouth College

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• 2021–Present: Westchester County Medical Society (WCMS) – President, 2025–2026
• 2021–Present: New York Oculoplastics and Orbital Society (NYOOS)
• 2021–Present: Westchester Ophthalmological Society (WOS) – Vice President, 2023–2025
• 2019–Present: American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
• 2018–Present: Women in Ophthalmology (WIO)
• 2016–Present: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• 2015–Present: Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)
• 2014–2016: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

TEACHING

• 2021–Present: Faculty (Voluntary), Oculoplastic Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• 06/2020: Faculty, Resident Suturing Course, Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine
• 05/2020: Faculty, Resident Orbital Dissection Course, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
• 02/2020: Faculty, Resident Orbital Dissection and Suturing Course, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan School of Medicine
• 2015–2019: Course Facilitator for Medical Students, IQ+ Ophthalmology Cases, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• 2013–2014: Committee Member, School of Medicine Curricular Reform Committee, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
• 2012–2015: Teaching Associate for Undergraduate Pre-Medical Students, Undergraduate Clinical Experience Program (UCEP), Stony Brook University
• 2012–2013: Course Representative, Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2, Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Grand Rounds Presentations – Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

• 09/26/2018: Bilateral Ptosis in a Cancer Patient on Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy
• 04/04/2018: Corneal Ulcer in a Pediatric Patient with Medulloblastoma
• 10/17/2017: Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma to the Orbit
• 01/11/2017: Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Cases
• 01/04/2017: Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
• 10/26/2016: Orbital Lymphangioma Update

COMMITTEE, ORGANIZATION, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE

International

• 07/2025–Present: Peer Reviewer for Medical Journal, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (OPRS)
• 10/2019–Present: Peer Reviewer for Medical Journal, BMJ Case Reports
• 08/2019–Present: Peer Reviewer for Medical Journal, Orbit
• 12/2008: Volunteer, Global Medical Service Trip, Yucatan, Mexico

Regional

• 2025: President, Westchester County Medical Society (WCMS), Executive Committee; Chair, WCMS Communications and Public Relations Committee; Member, WCMS Non-Dues Revenue, Young Physicians, Nominating Committees; Vice President, Westchester Ophthalmologic Society (WOS); Member, Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) Private Practice and Young Physicians Committees
• 2024: President-Elect, Executive Committee, WCMS; Chair, WCMS Communications and Public Relations Committee; Westchester County Representative to Physician Legislative Advocacy Day in Albany, NY; Member, WCMS Young Physicians, Bylaws Reform, Non-Dues Revenue, Nominating Committees; Vice President, Westchester Ophthalmologic Society (WOS); Member, Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) Private Practice and Young Physicians Committees
• 2023: Vice President, Executive Committee, WCMS; Chair, WCMS Communications and Public Relations Committee; Westchester County Representative to Physician Legislative Advocacy Day in Albany, NY; Member, WCMS Young Physicians, Bylaws Reform, Nominating Committees; Vice President, Westchester Ophthalmologic Society (WOS); Member, Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) Private Practice and Young Physicians Committees
• 2022: Secretary, Executive Committee, WCMS; Chair, WCMS Communications and Public Relations Committee; Westchester County Representative to Physician Legislative Advocacy Day in Albany, NY; District 9 Delegate to the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY); Member, WCMS Nominating and Young Physicians Committees
• 2016-2019: Volunteer Physician, Ophthalmology, The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
• 06/2016: Invited Speaker, Career Week, Amber Charter School, New York, NY
• 01/2010–03/2010: Volunteer, Friendly Visitor Program, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
• 2007–2011: Youth Mentor, The DREAM Program, White River Junction, VT

Institutional

• 04/2020–05/2020: ASOPRS Fellowship Application and Fellowship Candidate Reviewer; Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, Southfield, MI
• 09/2017–12/2017: Ophthalmology Residency Interview Coordinator, Case Western Reserve University
• 06/2016: Co-Chair, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Community Health Fair, Syracuse, NY
• 2011–2015: Volunteer Student Physician, Stony Brook HOME (Free Clinic), Stony Brook University School of Medicine
• 2010–2011: Volunteer Learning Partner for Alzheimer’s Patients, The Alzheimer’s Learning Experience for Students (TALES), Dartmouth Medical School
• 2008–2011: Peer Counselor, Women in Science Project, Dartmouth College
• 2016-2019: Volunteer Physician, Ophthalmology, The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland

ADVISORY BOARDS

• 2022–2024: Horizon Therapeutics (Amgen)

CONSULTING ROLES

• 2023–2024: Horizon Therapeutics (Amgen)
• 2023–Present: Sciton, Inc.
• 2022–Present: Lumenis, Inc.

MENTORING ACTIVITIES

• 06/2024–Present: Renee Serban, Ardsley High School, Ardsley, NY
• 06/2022–Present: Zoë Benaissa, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• 06/2022–09/2022: Halle Jakubowicz, Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY (Accepted Early Decision to Cornell University, Class of 2027)
• 06/2022–09/2022: Emily Koch, The Hackley School, Tarrytown, NY (Accepted Early Decision to Duke University, Class of 2027)

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Instagram: @anaiscarniciumd
• TikTok: @oculoplastic.surgeon
• Facebook: facebook.com/anaiscarniciumd
• LinkedIn: Anaïs Carniciu, M.D.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Peer Reviewed

1. 2022: Omari A, Carniciu AL, Desai M, Schimmel O, Schlachter DM, Folberg R, Kahana A. Globe dislocation and optic nerve avulsion following all-terrain vehicle accidents. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 27:101621.
2. 2020: Eton EA, Carniciu AL, Prabhu SS, Wang GM, Nelson CC, Kahana A. Treatment of congenital ptosis in infants with associated amblyopia using a frontalis muscle flap eyelid reanimation technique. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 37(1):67-71.
3. 2020: Carniciu, AL, Jovanovic, N., Kahana, A. Eyelid Complications Associated with Surgery for Periocular Cutaneous Malignancies. Facial Plastic Surgery 36(2):166-175.
4. 2019: Jovanovic N, Carniciu AL (co-first author), Russell WW, Jarocki A, Kahana A. Reconstruction of the Orbit and Anophthalmic Socket Using the Dermis Fat Graft: A Major Review. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 36(6):529-539.
5. 2017: Carniciu AL, Fazzari MJ, Tabibian P, Batta P, Gentile RC, Grendell JH, Brathwaite CE, Barzideh N. Corneal abrasion following anesthesia for non-ocular surgical procedures: a case-control study. Journal of Perioperative Practice 27:247-253.
6. 2017: Carniciu AL, Chou J, Leskov I, Freitag SK. Clinical presentation and bacteriology of eyebrow infections: the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary experience (2008-2015). Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 33:372-375.

Non-Peer Reviewed

1. Carniciu, A. My Journey to Direct Specialty Care: Reimagining Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology Business Minute, July 2025.
2. Carniciu, A. 3 Major Complications in Oculoplastics Surgery Residents/Fellows Should Know. Eyes on Eye Care Ophthalmology, October 2, 2023. link
3. Carniciu, A. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): Tips and Tricks for Residents. Eyes on Eye Care Ophthalmology, August 17, 2023. link
4. Carniciu, A. The Role of IPL/BBL in Oculoplastic Surgery. Eyes on Eye Care Ophthalmology, June 30, 2023. link
5. Carniciu, A. 5 Clinical Pearls for Blepharoplasty. Eyes on Eye Care Ophthalmology, April 27, 2023. link
6. Carniciu AL. Injectable Dermal Fillers. Aesthetics in Ophthalmology, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today; June 29, 2020.
7. Bakhsh S, Pharo AM, Carniciu AL, Memon A. Comprehensive Drop Guide. EyeWiki, American Academy of Ophthalmology; May 2020.
8. Gentile RC, Ritterbrand DC, Carniciu AL. Corneal abrasions: managing a commonly occurring injury. Medscape; December 2014.

Abstracts/Poster Presentations

1. Carniciu AL, Couce ME, Rivera R. Metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the ureter to the orbit. Poster session presented at: WIO Summer Symposium; August 16-19, 2018; Ponte Vedra, FL.
2. Janaki N, Carniciu A, Awadallah A, Cohen ML, Couce ME. Expression of Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) Signaling Molecules in Retinoblastoma and Medulloblastoma. Poster session: Visual Sciences Research Center Symposium, Case Western Reserve University; June 6, 2018; Cleveland, OH.
3. Carniciu A, Leskov I, Chou J, Freitag S. Clinical presentation and bacteriology of eyebrow infections: the Massachusetts Eye and Ear experience (2008-2015). Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Sept; Vol.57, 691. Poster: ARVO Annual Meeting; May 1-5, 2016; Seattle, WA.
4. Carniciu A, Fazzari M, Tabibian P, Batta P, Gentile RC, Grendell J, Brathwaite C, Barzideh N. Corneal abrasion following anesthesia for non-ocular surgical procedures: a case-control study. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science June, Vol.56, 3057. Poster: ARVO Annual Meeting; May 3-7, 2015; Denver, CO.
5. West R, Mabaera R, Conine S, Macari E, Lowrey WJ, Carniciu AL, Lowrey CH. X-Ray and UV Irradiation and Heat Shock Induce Gamma-Globin Gene Expression in Erythroid Cells Via P38 MAPK Signaling. Poster: 51st ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition; Dec 5-8, 2009; New Orleans, LA.

Textbook Chapters

1. Carniciu AL, Kahana A, Levin LA. Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors of the Orbit, Albert & Jakobiec’s Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology, 4e.
2. Carniciu AL, Kahana A. Vascular Orbital Anomalies, Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 4e.
3. Carniciu AL, Kahana A. Navigated Orbital Surgery, Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 4e.
4. Carniciu AL, Cho R, Kahana A. Surgical Management of Thyroid Eye Disease, Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 4e.
5. Carniciu AL, Kahana A. Pathogenesis and Medical Management of Thyroid Eye Disease, Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 4e.
6. Carniciu AL, Rivera R, Singh A. Chapter 25: Intraorbital Pathology (Tumors) and Management Strategies, Sindwani: Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit, 1e.

Media Appearances

• Columnist featured in The Westchester Physician, June 2025–Present
• Interview featured in The White Plains Examiner, December 3, 2024
• “Let’s Talk™ With...Dr. Anaïs Carniciu, One Of Only 750 Plastic Surgeons Worldwide To Be Certified By ASOPRS.” Featured on CBS News, ABC, NBC, FOX, PIX II, CW, Rochester First, Westmore News, MSSNY Pulse, and the Associated Press, August 20, 2024
• Panelist, “IPL and BBL for Dry Eyes, TED, Blepharospasm, and Demodex.” The Oculofacial Podcast, Apple Podcasts, June 24, 2024 – Listen here
• “The Lip Flip: A Subtle Beauty Enhancement with Dr. Carniciu at NY Eye and Face.” NS Lifestyles Blog, June 3, 2024 – Read here
• “Exploring Botox and Injectables for Men with Dr. Anaïs Carniciu.” NS Lifestyles Blog, March 7, 2024 – Read here
• New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery, Interview with Dr. Anaïs Carniciu, Westchester Magazine, November 2023
• “A Longer Lasting Injection…Is It For You?” NS Lifestyles Blog, April 11, 2023 – Read here
• “Seeing a Doctor for Facial Injections…What to Know” NS Lifestyles Blog, February 22, 2023 – Read here
• “Do You Want to Look, Forever Young?” NS Lifestyles Blog, October 5, 2022 – Read here