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Dr. Michelle M. Maeng is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in oculofacial plastic, reconstructive, and orbital surgery. An Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine, she cares for both pediatric and adult patients with conditions that affect the eyelids, orbit, and tear drainage system. Patients seek her expertise for functional and aesthetic eyelid problems, thyroid eye disease, orbital tumors, and solutions for tearing or socket issues after eye removal. She explains options in clear language and designs individualized surgical plans focused on safety and natural-looking results. Dr. Maeng completed ophthalmology residency at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship in oculofacial and orbital surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Her clinical interests include eyelid and orbital cancers, orbital decompression, repair of eyelid malposition, lacrimal surgery, and facial trauma reconstruction. She also performs procedures such as blepharoplasty and ptosis repair and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams when complex care is required.

Dr. Laura Tiedemann is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive oculoplastic surgery. She provides comprehensive eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital care with a gentle, patient-first approach that emphasizes natural-looking results and long-term eye health. Patients see her for concerns ranging from droopy lids and eyelid lesions to tearing, thyroid eye disease, and periocular skin cancer, and they appreciate her clear explanations and collaborative decision-making. In addition to surgical care, Dr. Tiedemann offers office-based treatments such as Botox® and dermal fillers for functional and aesthetic goals. Dr. Tiedemann completed an oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after ophthalmology residency at New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. She earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and her undergraduate degree with Honors in Neuroscience from Brown University. Her background includes research and scholarly writing in orbital anatomy and pediatric ophthalmology, and she brings that academic rigor to every consultation so patients understand their options and feel confident in their care.

Dr. Larissa Habib is an ASOPRS-certified oculoplastic surgeon specializing in functional and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, orbit, and tear duct system. She blends meticulous technique with a warm, people-first approach, taking time to understand each patient’s goals and to explain options clearly. Her practice spans reconstructive care after skin cancer or trauma, treatment of tearing and eyelid malpositions, thyroid eye disease, and thoughtfully individualized cosmetic eyelid rejuvenation. Dr. Habib completed ophthalmology residency at Columbia University, then an ocular oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has taught and mentored trainees at Yale School of Medicine and was recognized as the program’s Best Surgical Teacher. With thousands of operative hours and more than thirty peer-reviewed publications, she remains an engaged learner and active instructor at regional, national, and international meetings. Patients can expect evidence-based recommendations, precise surgery, and attentive follow-up aimed at restoring comfort, function, and confidence.