Recognition in medicine carries the most weight when it comes from those who understand the work firsthand. In 2025, Dr. Anaïs Carniciu was named a Westchester Top Doctor, a distinction based on peer evaluation and rigorous review that recognizes physicians whose clinical judgment, consistency, and professionalism stand out within their specialty.
For a field where millimeters matter and outcomes must balance precision with restraint, this acknowledgment reflects the standards Dr. Carniciu brings to every patient interaction: careful assessment, disciplined technique, and a commitment to results that are both technically sound and naturally aligned.
What the Westchester Top Doctor Recognition Represents
The Westchester Top Doctor designation is based on research and selection conducted by Castle Connolly, an independent medical research organization known for its physician-led evaluation process.
Unlike popularity-based awards or patient-voted lists, this recognition begins with peer nomination, meaning physicians nominate other physicians they trust and respect for exceptional care.
From there, each nominee undergoes a detailed review that examines not only professional credentials, but also the qualities that shape real patient experiences: clinical decision-making, communication, and consistency of care.
A Selection Process Grounded in Professional Standards
Castle Connolly’s methodology is designed to identify physicians whose work reflects best-in-class medicine. The evaluation process considers multiple dimensions of a doctor’s professional life, including:
- Education and advanced training
- Hospital and academic appointments
- Clinical experience and leadership roles
- Professional reputation among peers
- Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care
Interpersonal qualities, such as careful listening, clear explanations, and building patient trust, are equally important in the review process. This distinction reflects both medical expertise and the human connection.
What Sets Dr. Carniciu Apart
A practice built around the most delicate anatomy
Dr. Carniciu’s work is focused exclusively on oculofacial plastic surgery—eyelids, the orbit, and facial structures where millimeters matter. That dedicated scope, paired with an unwavering commitment to natural-looking outcomes, is a major reason she is trusted by patients across Westchester seeking refined results that still look like them.
Credentials that reflect the highest standards in oculoplastics
Her background reflects a rigorous pathway that signals technical depth and discipline, including:
- Board certification in ophthalmology and advanced subspecialty training in oculofacial plastic surgery
- ASOPRS-sponsored fellowship training—the most competitive credentialing pathway in the field
- A career anchored in both cosmetic refinement and complex reconstruction, from blepharoplasty and ptosis repair to tear duct surgery and facial skin cancer treatment
Respected leadership and academic credibility
Top Doctor recognition also reflects professional reputation, and Dr. Carniciu’s roles demonstrate the confidence her peers place in her. They include:
- Oculoplastics teaching faculty at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
- President of the Westchester County Medical Society, a role grounded in professional trust and leadership
- Ongoing contributions to the field through peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, national presentations, and journal peer review
A patient experience defined by clarity, safety, and thoughtful restraint
Dr. Carniciu’s approach is defined by disciplined analysis rather than default treatment. Every recommendation begins with a detailed assessment of eyelid position, facial balance, and functional mechanics, allowing her to determine whether surgical correction, targeted injectables, or a staged, conservative plan will deliver the most stable and natural result over time.
You Deserve Care From a Westchester Top Doctor
Selecting an oculofacial surgeon is a decision rooted in trust, judgment, and long-term confidence in the outcome. Recognition as a Westchester Top Doctor reflects the professional standards Dr. Carniciu brings to each patient relationship: standards defined by consistency, precision, and respect among her peers.
For patients, this designation provides reassurance that their care is guided by disciplined evaluation, ethical decision-making, and an approach that values both function and natural appearance.
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