Dr. Kyle Godfrey
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Kyle Godfrey is a board-certified, fellowship-trained oculofacial plastic surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, dedicated to protecting and restoring vision. He specializes in cosmetic and functional conditions of the eyelids, eyebrows, mid-face, orbit, and tear drainage system. Dr. Godfrey believes in providing exceptional, personalized care, listening to each patient's concerns, and creating customized treatment plans that combine the most up-to-date, safe, and effective options. He prioritizes non-surgical approaches when possible and uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce or eliminate scarring and recovery time when surgery is necessary.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Godfrey is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and holds a joint appointment in Neurological Surgery. He has a special interest in minimally invasive orbit and skull base tumor surgery, collaborating with experts in neurosurgery and otorhinolaryngology. As a dedicated educator, he serves as Program Director of the Ophthalmology Residency and has been recognized with multiple teaching awards. His commitment to advancing his field includes over 50 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in educational conferences.
Training

M.D
2013Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical SchoolB.S. in Chemistry
2008Westmont College
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
85th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Award
2022Westmont College
Resident Teaching Award
2017UC San Diego School of Medicine, Shiley Eye Institute
Outstanding Medical Student Teacher Award
2016UC San Diego School of Medicine
Outstanding Medical Student Teacher Award
2015UC San Diego School of Medicine
Ophthalmology Achievement Award
2013Georgetown University School of Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA, NY
- License Numbers
- A132536, 287321
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