Dr. Rodriguez-Sains is an internationally renowned ophthalmic plastic surgeon, ophthalmologist and ophthalmic oncologist, trained in ophthalmic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is a Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is, as well, certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
He is a member of several Clinical Advisory Boards, including the Skin Cancer Foundation, where he served as a member of the Medical Advisory Board between 1980 and 1995, and since, as a medical reviewer and consultant. he has been instrumental, since the early 1980s, in disseminating patient and physician information concerning the use of UV blocking lenses as an integral aid in the prevention of surface eye cancer and melanoma as well as periocular skin cancers, including melanomas. He serves, as well, as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for Mdsolar Sciences. He is an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology Consultant to the Bonafonte Eye Institute in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Rodriguez-Sains is on the teaching faculty of the New York University School of Medicine, presently as Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and previously as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Rodriguez-Sains has served as Resident Instructor and Surgeon Director at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat hospital in charge of teaching 18 resident physicians all aspects of medical and surgical ophthalmology. He continues to teach there as well as at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital. He lectures worldwide on cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery techniques as well as on diagnosis and treatment of ocular and eyelid tumors, cancers and melanomas. He first described, and has written extensively on, the association of ocular and cutaneous melanomas and ocular and cutaneous nevi (moles) in patients with Atypical Mole Syndrome (Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome).
He is the author of over 75 articles, chapters and books dealing with ophthalmologic plastic and cosmetic reconstructive surgery, tumors and cancers of the skin and eye, thyroid eye disease, eyelid malpositions and their correction and the refinement of techniques in cosmetic eyelid surgery. He has given over 150 national and international lectures on topics ranging from cosmetic surgery, to cancers and melanomas of the lids and eyes, to repair and reconstruction of the orbital and eyelid tumors and defects as well as cosmetic facial enhancement via Botox and dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Collagen).
He is involved with multiple charitable organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Eye Care Foundation, The Children’s Aid Society, the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer, the Inner City Scholarship Fund, the Police Foundation and Sports Angels, where he is a board member. He is a volunteer with the New York City Medical Reserve Corps. In addition, Dr. Rodriguez-Sains has traveled worldwide performing charitable reconstructive and aesthetic surgery on children and adults afflicted with tumors, cancers or trauma..
He lives in New York City.
The Office
Dr. Rodriguez-Sain’s office is conveniently located at 799 Park Avenue on the corner of 74th Street and Park Avenue. Parking is available in the building. The 6 Subway Train has nearby stops at 77th Street (Lexington Avenue) and 68th Street (Lexington Avenue). Buses run, as well, on both Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. Please call (212) 535-0315 for an appointment.
Accepted Insurances
Our office participates in the Medicare program and accepts Oxford Insurance Plans (EXCEPT OXFORD LIBERTY). We are happy to accept other insurance companies OUT OF NETWORK on a case by case basis. Our staff will help you with forms for reimbursement as needed and we will work with your insurance carrier to obtain approvals as required.
It is the responsibility of the patient to bring Referral Forms to their appointment, when those are required.