Dr. Stephen Laquis

4.3
32 ratings32 reviews
OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Fort Myers, FL
(239) 947-4042
Accepts Medicare

Location

7331 College Pkwy, Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Areas of Expertise

Blepharoplasty And Brow Lifts
Laser Facial Resurfacing
Botox And Facial Fillers
Orbital Lesions And Mass Removal
Facial/Orbital Trauma And Reconstruction
Skin Cancer Removal Of The Eyelids And Face
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About Me

Dr. Stephen J. Laquis is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon specializing in facial, cosmetic, and orbital surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and completed advanced fellowship training with the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Laquis brings a comprehensive background in oculoplastics, offering specialized care for conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, and orbit.

His clinical expertise includes eyelid surgery, brow lifts, Botox and facial fillers, thyroid eye disease, orbital lesions, and skin cancer removal of the eyelids and face. Dr. Laquis is also experienced in facial trauma reconstruction and laser resurfacing. He has been recognized as the Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest Florida and was awarded Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40.

Dr. Laquis serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida School of Medicine and is actively involved in several professional associations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is committed to providing personalized, advanced surgical care to his patients in Fort Myers and the surrounding communities.

Training

  • in Ophthalmic Oncology, Orbital Disease, and Oculoplastic Surgery

    University of Tennessee

    Fellowship
  • Vanderbilt University

    in Ophthalmic, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    Fellowship
  • Yale University

    Internship in Internal Medicine

    Yale University

    Residency
  • New York Medical College

    Doctor of Medicine

    New York Medical College

    Medical School
  • Boston University

    Bachelor of Arts in Biology

    Boston University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest Florida

    Fort Myers News Press

  • 40 Under 40

    2008

    Gulfshore Business Magazine

Publications & Press

  • Adenovirus Mediated Heat Shock Protein (Heme Oxygenase-1) Gene Transfer into Retinal Ganglion Cells

    Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology1996
  • The Acute Effects of Increased Intraocular Pressure on Retinal Ganglion Cells

    Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology1996
  • The Patterns of Retinal Ganglion Cell Death in Hypertensive Eyes

    Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology1996

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME82974