Special Advertising Section D r. James Gordon is one of Westchester’s premier board certified surgeons, offering expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery along with cataract and LASIK procedures. Dr. Gordon com- bines state of the art care and compassion whether restoring or en- hancing a patient’s appearance or improving their vision. An expert in his chosen fields, and named one of 2012’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly, Dr. Gordon has a particular expertise in the handling of challenging and complex cases. “The best advice I was given when I joined my father in practice was his saying, ‘Treat every patient as if they were your own mother’... Helping people to look, feel and see their best is my chief goal... Restoring and enhancing my pa- tients’ appearance while preserving a natural look is key,” explains Dr. Gordon. Dr. Gordon was instrumental in the research and development of the LightPod Era, the world’s first portable Erbium Laser for skin re- surfacing. Dr. Gordon is a certified trainer with this laser and educates other doctors in its use around the country. In addition, Dr. Gordon has published papers and lectured extensively on ocular disease and eyelid/ facial cosmetic procedures. Earlier in his career, Dr. Gordon founded the Cosmetic Clinic of Cabrini Hospital while completing his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan. The area’s most state-of-the-art surgery center was just opened by Dr. Gordon and the other eye surgeons of Westchester Eye Associates to further patient care in a superbly comfortable, safe and convenient facility on Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison. In addition to his busy practice, Dr. Gordon promotes awareness of health issues through his rap music (www.DontBurn.com). He further brings his passion and commitment to patient care in his volunteer work, through involvement in surgical relief work in India and with his monthly visits to Schnurmacher Nursing Home. JAMES R. GORDON, MD, FAAO, FACS 170 Maple Avenue, Suite 402, White Plains, NY • (914) 949-9200 984 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 - 914-476-0650 • www.cosmeticeyelids.com cosmetic, reconstructive eyelid surgery & eye surgeon Dr. James Gordon HealthcarePROFILES2012