Dr. Michelle Maeng

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
New Haven, CT

Areas of Expertise

Orbital Tumors
Orbital Decompression
Ptosis Repair
Eyelid Malposition Correction
Lacrimal Outflow Obstruction
Anophthalmic Sockets
Facial Trauma Reconstruction
Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration

About Me

Dr. Michelle M. Maeng is an assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine and a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in oculofacial plastic, reconstructive, and orbital surgery. She cares for both children and adults with conditions affecting 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.

Dr. Maeng completed her ophthalmology residency at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she served as chief resident and was awarded the Golden Needle Driver for surgical excellence. She further specialized through a two-year fellowship approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the United States.

Her clinical interests include eyelid and orbital cancers, orbital decompression, repair of eyelid malposition, lacrimal surgery, and facial trauma reconstruction. She performs procedures such as blepharoplasty and ptosis repair, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams when complex care is required. Dr. Maeng explains options in clear language and designs individualized surgical plans focused on safety and natural-looking results.

Training

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Oculofacial and Orbital Surgery

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Columbia University Medical Center

    Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center

    Residency
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Medical School

    University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Boston University

    Undergraduate Degree

    Boston University

    Undergraduate

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CT, FL
License Numbers
71805, ME145134

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