Dr. Nathan Blessing

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Areas of Expertise

Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid)
Brow and Forehead Lifting
Ptosis Repair
Lacrimal Diseases and Surgery
Orbital Fracture and Trauma Repair
Orbital Decompression Surgery
Eyelid and Orbital Tumors
Repair of Mohs Surgical Defects
Pediatric Oculoplastics

About Me

Dr. Nathan Blessing is an oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he provides advanced care for the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and periocular skin. His clinical expertise spans aesthetic eyelid and brow surgery, ptosis repair, thyroid eye disease, lacrimal disorders, reconstruction after skin cancer removal, and complex orbital trauma.Dr. Blessing graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University before earning his medical degree with Special Distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (AOA). He completed ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and an ASOPRS-accredited two-year fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Bascom Palmer. He has taught and lectured nationally and internationally and is fluent in English with conversational Spanish. Patients appreciate his precise surgical technique and kind, collaborative manner focused on safety, function, and natural-looking results.

Training

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Oculoplastic Surgery

    2018

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    2016

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Residency
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

    Medical School

    2012

    University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Emory University

    Biology

    Emory University

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME127118

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