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Roger Bassin, M.D.

Dr. Bassin is one of a handful of highly trained surgeons in the country trained in his unique specialty.  Dr. Bassin graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and was accepted into the George Washington University medical school as part of their Early Selection program. After finishing his medical education, Dr. Bassin completed his internship at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital and a residency in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Following his training in New York City, Dr. Bassin further trained in eyelid and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago under the preceptorship of Dr. Allen Putterman, M.D., a pioneer in the field of eyelid and facial plastic surgery. During this time, Dr. Bassin also received liposuction training with some of Chicago's most renowned plastic surgeons. Dr. Bassin is an eyelid and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, his fellowship training approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Bassin is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bassin is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery.

It is Dr. Bassin's mission to provide the most natural-looking result, so as to provide an "unoperated” appearance. Former patient phone numbers are provided to patients who are curious as to what their experience will be, and Dr. Bassin encourages all of his patients to converse with previous patients, to provide maximum comfort in their decision making process. Dr. Bassin is also extensively published in his field of expertise, and has presented much of his research at national medical conferences.