Dr. Michael J. Richard is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Richard has over 15 years of experience focusing on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the upper and lower eyelids and face. Dr. Richard joined Dr. Janet M. Neigel at the EltraSelf in Florham Park from one of the most prestigious eye centers in the nation: Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina.

During his time at Duke, Dr. Richard was an Assistant Professor with appointments in both the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Plastic Surgery. He taught surgery to numerous residents and fellows and was awarded the Teacher of the Year Award in 2011. While Dr. Richard still travels to the Durham VA Medical Center once per month to treat patients and teach residents and fellows, EltraSelf in New Jersey is where he now practices full-time.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Richard has written dozens of scholarly articles and has lectured around the world. He has expertise in a broad range of medical and surgical conditions, including cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, blepharospasm, orbital tumors, tear duct surgery, skin cancers, ocular surface cancer, thyroid eye disease, and orbital and facial trauma.

Dr. Richard is also a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon who performs both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures using lasers, injectable fillers, and neuromodulators. These include laser skin resurfacing, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Voluma, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, Kybella, Belotero, and Radiesse. Patients find Dr. Richard to be very humble, compassionate, competent, and caring, such that he has been honored to receive the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award” several times during his career. Dr. Richard joined renowned Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Janet M. Neigel in Florham Park in 2016. Together, they have over 50 years of experience in Oculoplastic and Facial Surgery. Both Dr. Neigel and Dr. Richard share a common goal to provide their patients with exceptional and personalized care at every visit. If you’re considering any ocular, reconstructive, or facial rejuvenation procedures, it’s important to be in trusting, experienced, and skilled hands.