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Dr. Jay Justin Older, MD

Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

5/5(54)
4444 E. Fletcher Avenue Suite d Tampa Fl, 33613
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About

Dr. Jay Older is board certified in ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of ophthalmology from which he received both the honor award and the senior honor award for distinguished service in the field of education. He is also a fellow of the American College of surgeons. He is past president of the American Society of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and a member of the European society of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.  He has lectured on the subject of eyelid surgery in America, Europe, and Asia. In recent years Dr. Older has lectured in the United States and Europe about the value of radio surgery and oculoplastics. His textbook, Eyelid Tumors: Clinical Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment,  received the honorable mention award from the American medical writers Association in 1988.   Dr. Older‘s publications include 40 articles for scientific journals and 18 book chapters. He has been on the editorial board of Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Revonstructive Surgery and Ocular Surgery News. Dr. Older graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa honor Society. His medical education and his ophthalmology training were done at Stanford University. After finishing his residency in ophthalmology, Dr. Older completed  A fellowship in ocular  plastic surgery at the University of California in San Francisco.  Dr. Older has been listed in the Best Doctors in America, Who’s Who in the world, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in science and engineering and Town and Country magazine where he was featured as one of the nation’s top oculoplastic surgeons . Dr. Older was chosen physician of the year in 2004 by the Tampa business journal 

Education and Training

Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1966

Stanford University School of Medicine 1966

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Eyelid surgery including blepharoplasty, entropion, ectropion, ptosis repair, Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors of the eyelids.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Affiliate professor of Ophthalmology University of South Florida College of medicine 1974 - Present

Awards

  • Physician of the year 2004 2019 Tampa business journal 
  • Included and best doctors list 2019 Selected by other doctors 

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love of helping his patients get better/healthier and live happier lives. Being able to make a difference in other people\'s lives

Dr. Jay Justin Older, MD's Practice location

Jay Justin Older Eyelid Institute

4444 E. Fletcher Avenue Suite d -
Tampa, Fl 33613
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New patients: 813-971-3846, 813-296-6205

501 n Florida Ave -
Tampa, FL 33606
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Dr. Jay Justin Older, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 54 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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