Kira Lauren Segal, M.D.

Dr. Segal is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her practice interests include eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty, ptosis), brow lift, thyroid eye disease/correction of bulging eyes, cancers of the eyelids, orbit and face including complex Mohs reconstruction, eyelid malposition, tearing disorders, facial nerve palsy, anophthalmic socket and aesthetic surgery for eyelids, eyebrow and midface. Dr. Segal received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated Summa cum laude. She then obtained her MD with honors in service to the community and research from Weill Cornell Medical College. She was awarded the Medical Society State of New York Award for medical excellence. She then went on to complete her transitional year internship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and her ophthalmology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Segal completed an additional two years of subspecialty training in surgery of the eyelids, orbit, and lacrimal system at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. This prestigious fellowship is one of few in the county credentialed by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). During her fellowship, she was trained in advanced approaches to the eyelid, orbit and tear drainage system and as a result performs a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Her surgical training includes minimally invasive/scarless approaches to the orbit for correction of bulging eyes as well as endoscopic surgery for tearing and brow ptosis. Dr. Segal strives to make sure her patients feel comfortable and confident each step of the way. She works closely with each individual to ensure that the medical plan is aligned with her patient’s goals.  Appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020 or by visiting http://www.weillcornelleye.org/.