James R. Gordon, MD, FACS: A Leading Expert & Distinguished Innovator in Ophthalmology.
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Award-Winning Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. James Gordon brings over 20 years of expertise in eye health and advanced eye surgeries. Following in the esteemed footsteps of his father, a highly respected ophthalmologist, Dr. Gordon practices his father’s philosophy of ‘treating every patient as if they were your own mother.’ This guiding principle has shaped his legacy of compassionate and patient-centered excellence.
Widely known as the “physician’s physician,” Dr. Gordon has a particular expertise in the handling of challenging, complex cases and is trusted by his peers to operate on doctors and their family members. Having performed tens of thousands of successful procedures, from cataracts and common eyelid enhancement to major reconstructive surgeries, Dr. Gordon is dedicated to every procedure using the best implants and latest innovative technology aimed at delivering outstanding results.
As the first surgeon in the U.S. to pioneer the research and development of the LightPod Era, Dr. Gordon remains at the cutting edge of medical innovation and has mastered complex operative techniques to minimize and manage any potential complications. Serving on the board of directors, he continues to prioritize precision technology and has published research papers and given extensive lectures on ocular disease, eyelids and facial cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Gordon is honored to be chosen by physicians and patients as the Top 1% of doctors in the nation. Named as one of the best doctors in America on Newsweek and The New York Times, Dr. Gordon is also listed consecutively for over a decade in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors and Westchester Magazine’s Top Docs. Throughout his career, Dr. Gordon has earned numerous prestigious awards and distinctions, including Vitals’ Most Compassionate Doctor Award, Super Doctors, Patients’ Choice Award, Top 10 Doctor Award, U.S. News & World Report Best Doctors, NewBeauty Magazine’s Top Beauty Doctor and RealSelf Top Doctors. Dr. Gordon appears frequently in major media outlets, including CBS, OK! Magazine, Good Housekeeping, NewBeauty, Woman’s Day and Redbook. His expertise and compassionate care have made Dr. Gordon a distinguished authority and trusted specialist in the field of ophthalmology.
