Dr. Dane Slentz

Ophthalmology Oculofacial Surgeon

Dr. Dane Slentz

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Derry, NH
Board Certified / Board Eligible

Areas of Expertise

Upper & Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Ptosis (Droopy Eyelids) and Brow Ptosis Repair
Eyelid Malpositions: Ectropion & Entropion Correction
Periocular Skin Cancer Management & Post-Mohs Reconstruction
Tearing (Epiphora) Evaluation & Tear Duct (DCR) Surgery
Orbital & Periorbital Trauma Reconstruction
Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves) Evaluation & Management
Anophthalmic Socket Reconstruction & Prosthesis Care
Neurotoxin (Botulinum Toxin) for Blepharospasm & Facial Spasm

About Me

Dr. Dane Slentz, MD is a board-certified oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in the eyelids, orbit, and lacrimal (tear duct) system. He treats a full spectrum of oculoplastic conditions, including droopy eyelids and brows, eyelid malpositions (entropion/ectropion), periocular skin cancer with post-Mohs reconstruction, tearing and tear-duct disorders, thyroid eye disease, anophthalmic socket reconstruction, and orbital/periorbital trauma. He also offers neurotoxin (botulinum toxin) therapy for blepharospasm and facial spasm. Dr. Slentz completed an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)-approved, two-year oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Michigan following ophthalmology residency at The George Washington University, where he served as chief resident. His academic work includes peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters, with particular interest in the use of umbilical amniotic membrane for eye-socket reconstruction. He is known for meticulous surgical technique and a warm, patient-centered approach that prioritizes safety, function, and natural-looking results.

Training

  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

    Oculoplastics

    2020

    University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

    Fellowship
  • George Washington University School of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    2018

    George Washington University School of Medicine

    Residency
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    2014

    University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

    2025

    Castle Connolly

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Licensed In
NH
License Numbers
20300