Steven FagienDr

Dr. Fagien majored in Chemistry at the University of Florida. He was elected President of the Pre-medical honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta during his undergraduate years. He earned his medical degree (M.D.) and completed residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Florida which at the time was one of the top rated and competitive residency training programs in the world. Dr. Fagien’s unique style as an effective and innovative educator of his peers during his residency training program was noticed by all of the faculty, particularly the program chairman and one of Dr. Fagien’s heroes, Dr. Mel Rubin, who publicly stated that he was one of the best residents that he had ever trained and encouraged him to consider oculoplastic surgery as his chosen sub-specialty.

Following residency, Dr. Fagien was selected for fellowship in Oculoplastic Surgery at the highly sought and competitive University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary under the mentorship of Dr. Allen Putterman, one of the world pioneers in aesthetic eyelid surgery. Dr. Fagien and Dr. Putterman have remained close friends after his training and Dr. Putterman proudly introduced Dr. Fagien when he received the Henry Baylis Cosmetic Surgery Award for his contributions to the field of cosmetic oculoplastic surgery.

Dr. Fagien is a Diplomate of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Fagien is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.