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Call: 813.877.8665
GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, M.D.
Over 31 Years of Experience, Providing World-Class Cosmetic & Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery.
Call (813) 877-8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation.
* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.
Reconstructive eyelid surgery may be undertaken in a variety of situations, including after trauma or tumor removal that results in defects in the eyelid.
Simple, superficial eyelid defects. Occurring after minor trauma or removal of small growths, these defects often require local wound care and possibly a few sutures.
Larger defects. Resulting from traumatic injuries, the removal of larger growths, or skin cancer, these may extend through the entire eyelid. Larger defects may be sutured together directly or may require more complex reconstructions. In complex reconstructions, an eye surgeon will transfer adjacent tissue or perform skin grafts to complete the reconstruction.
The upper eyelid serves an important role in the global protection of the eye, which requires appropriate coverage by the eyelids as well as adequate tear lubrication. The most common reason for upper eyelid reconstruction is defects due to the resection of malignant cancerous growths, although thyroid disease can cause a retraction of the eyelid, causing the eye to become injured with poorly performing eyelids.
The goal of eyelid reconstruction is to:
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If you are in need of reconstructive eyelid surgery in St. Petersburg, Florida, have the area’s most experienced eye surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. perform the procedure. Dr. Kwitko has nearly three decades of experience and provides high-level reconstructive eye surgery and treatment to reduce pain, redness, discharge, tearing, or loss of vision.
* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.
Always striving to stay on the forefront of the latest advances in eyelid surgery, Dr. Kwitko believes in continuing education, even after more than two decades of loyal service. He's a former Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph's Hospital, a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a former Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hospital. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Orbital Disorders.
Dr. Kwitko specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive eyelid surgery, thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, orbital cancers, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko has over 31 Years experience and provides World-Class Cosmetic Eye Surgery and Treatment.
Dr. Kwitko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), International College of Surgeons (F.I.C.S.), American Academy of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.), International Society of Orbital Disorders (F.I.S.O.D.) and is a founding fellow of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society (F.N.O.S.S.).
GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, MD - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
Over the years, Dr. Kwitko has consistently received numerous awards and recognition as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon.
With his main office located in the heart of the Tampa, Florida area, Dr. Kwitko has successfully performed countless procedures and treatments involving Oculoplastic Surgery and Eyelid Cancer Surgery, in addition to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, and so much more.
It has been his honor to utilize his vast experience and skills as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon to improve the lives of others throughout the State of Florida, across the nation, and internationally..
Dr. Kwitko has also been voted as a "Best Doctor" every year since 2003 and has been awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award.
CONTACT DR. KWITKO's OFFICE, TODAY › › ›
Dr. Kwitko specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive eyelid surgery, thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, orbital cancers, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko has over 31 Years experience and provides World-Class Cosmetic Eye Surgery and Treatment.
Dr. Kwitko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), International College of Surgeons (F.I.C.S.), American Academy of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.), International Society of Orbital Disorders (F.I.S.O.D.) and is a founding fellow of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society (F.N.O.S.S.).
GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, MD - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
Over the years, Dr. Kwitko has consistently received numerous awards and recognition as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon.
With his main office located in the heart of the Tampa, Florida area, Dr. Kwitko has successfully performed countless procedures and treatments involving Oculoplastic Surgery and Eyelid Cancer Surgery, in addition to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, and so much more.
It has been his honor to utilize his vast experience and skills as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon to improve the lives of others throughout the State of Florida, across the nation, and internationally..
Dr. Kwitko has also been voted as a "Best Doctor" every year since 2003 and has been awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award.
CONTACT DR. KWITKO's OFFICE, TODAY › › ›
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311 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 877-8665
BRANDON OFFICE:
1007 Professional Park D., Brandon, FL 33511
Toll Free: 1 (800) 303-1113
TAMPA OFFICE:
311 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 877-8665
BRANDON OFFICE:
1007 Professional Park D., Brandon, FL 33511
Toll Free: 1 (800) 303-1113
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