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Your Eyes Deserve the Highest Level of Care

With board certification and fellowship training from the nation’s most elite institutions, Dr. Allison Coombs brings together unparalleled precision, aesthetic artistry, and an unwavering focus on patient safety. Her practice blends science and empathy to restore confidence, function, and natural beauty.

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Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified, Elite in Every Sense

Dr. Coombs is a proud member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), an honor earned by fewer than 750 surgeons nationwide. 

This rigorous background means she delivers the microsurgical precision of an eye surgeon, the artistry of a cosmetic specialist, and the depth of care expected from a true sub-specialist.

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Credentials That Inspire Confidence

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In oculofacial surgery, there is no room for guesswork. Every millimeter matters. My goal is to provide precise, lasting results that enhance how patients feel—without compromising how they see the world.

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A Practice Built on Trust, Safety, and Personalization

Every face is different, and every set of eyes tells a story. Dr. Coombs offers bespoke treatment plans built around your goals, anatomy, and concerns—never a one-size-fits-all approach.

Prioritized Safety

As an eye surgeon first, Dr. Coombs understands the complex anatomy of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit. Every procedure is designed to protect your visual system while enhancing your appearance.

Education-First Care

She believes informed patients make confident decisions. Consultations are thoughtful, collaborative, and never rushed.

Personal Attention

All treatments—surgical and non-surgical—are performed by Dr. Coombs herself, ensuring consistent, expert-level care from start to finish.

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Innovation That Minimizes Downtime

Dr. Coombs blends innovation with a safety-first mindset. Her advanced techniques produce natural-looking results with shorter recovery times:

  • Laser blepharoplasty for smoother, scar-minimizing eyelid lifts
  • Energy-based devices like lasers and chemical peels to tighten, lift, and resurface
  • Endoscopic surgery for minimal-incision brow lifts and orbital work
  • Transorbital neurosurgery, a groundbreaking approach to accessing brain structures through the orbit
  • Multimodal festoon treatment for more effective midface rejuvenation
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Built for Beauty and Function

Dr. Coombs takes a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation. She doesn't separate form from function—she integrates them. Whether restoring the eye after cancer or providing subtle cosmetic enhancement, her work balances technical precision with natural-looking outcomes that last.

Trusted for Revisions and Complex Cases

Dr. Coombs is often the second—or final—surgeon patients turn to when a prior procedure hasn’t gone as planned. Her reputation for creative, high-stakes problem-solving makes her a sought-after expert for:

  • Revisions following unsatisfactory or overcorrected cosmetic eyelid surgery
  • Post-cancer reconstruction involving the eyelids or orbit
  • Complications from trauma or incomplete reconstruction
  • Challenging orbital conditions that require both technical skill and judgment

Bespoke Care Within an Academic Setting

Recruited to establish the first-ever oculofacial plastic surgery division at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), Dr. Coombs has helped define a new standard for eye-focused care in one of New York’s most respected institutions. Under her leadership, the division bridges boutique-level service with academic-grade excellence.

Her practice serves patients throughout Manhattan and beyond, offering a highly specialized alternative to general plastic surgery for both cosmetic and reconstructive needs. Patients receive clear, informative guidance throughout their experience, with every treatment personally performed by Dr. Coombs herself.

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Dr. Allison V. Coombs

A Surgeon Who Sees the Whole You

Every patient is different, and every treatment plan should be, too. At the core of Dr. Coombs’ practice is a belief in personalization. She works closely with each patient to understand their unique concerns, functional needs, and aesthetic goals. Dr. Coombs meets patients where they are. She educates, listens, and collaborates. Her goal is to empower you with options and clarity so you feel confident every step of the way. 

Education & Training

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  • MS in Neuromusculoskeletal Science, New York Institute of Technology
  • BS in Neuroscience, Northeastern University

Publications

Reply Re: "The Algorithmic Role of Critical Radiographic Features in the Treatment of Angioinvasive Fungal Sinusitis". Kassotis A, Allison C, Nahill M, Lignelli A, Kazim M.Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Nov-Dec 01;41(6):728. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000003098. Epub 2026 Nov 4.PMID: 41186308 No abstract available. 

Macular Findings in Carriers of Ocular Albinism With a Novel GPR143 Mutation.
Nanda T, Coombs A, Shi A, Baumal CR.Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2022 Aug;53(8):460-463. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20220713-03. Epub 2022 Aug 1.PMID: 35951714 

The Algorithmic Role of Critical Radiographic Features in the Treatment of Angioinvasive Fungal Sinusitis.
Kassotis A, Coombs A, Matari N, Lignelli A, Kazim M.Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Jan-Feb 01;41(1):1-7. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002783. Epub 2024 Sep 6.PMID: 39240228 Review.

Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising From a Cystic Brow Mass.
Li CY, Weiss ME, Coombs AV, Yu S, Kazim M.Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Sep-Oct 01;40(5):e152-e154. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002653. Epub 2024 Mar 21.PMID: 38534063

Ophthalmic Outcomes of Transorbital Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.
Austria QM, Stevens SM, Coombs A, Lelli GJ Jr, Schwartz TH, Godfrey KJ.Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 May-Jun 01;42(3):325-331. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000003091. Epub 2025 Sep 29.PMID: 41022036

Intraosseous venous malformation of the frontal bone with extension into the frontal sinus and orbit.
Shabto JM, Coombs A, Stevens S, Adapa A, Overdevest JB, Youngerman B, Kazim M.Orbit. 2025 Apr;44(2):223-227. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2024.2363218. Epub 2024 Aug 19.PMID: 39158410 Review.

Complete Vision Recovery After Filler-Induced Blindness Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review.
Friedman R, Coombs AV, Stevens S, Lisman RD, Chiu ES.Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2024 May 15;6:ojae036. doi: 10.1093/asjof/ojae036. eCollection 2024.PMID: 38863892 Free PMC article.

Reply Re: "The Algorithmic Role of Critical Radiographic Features in the Treatment of Angioinvasive Fungal Sinusitis".
Kassotis A, Coombs A, Matari N, Lignelli A, Kazim M.Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 May-Jun 01;41(3):353. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002961. Epub 2025 May 12.PMID: 40359493 No abstract available. 

Customized Jones tube insertion in the management of a recurrent, deep orbital epidermoid cyst.
Kassotis A, Stevens S, Coombs A, Yu S, Kazim M.Orbit. 2025 Aug;44(4):430-432. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2024.2407838. Epub 2024 Oct 1.PMID: 39352798 

Orbital Inflammatory Disease as a Presenting Symptom of Generalized Lipodystrophy in a Young Female.
Shabto JM, Shteyman AR, Stevens S, Coombs A, Kazim M.Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Mar-Apr 01;41(2):e54-e56. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002823. Epub 2024 Nov 19.PMID: 39560295

Relapse Versus Rebound in Thyroid Eye Disease After Teprotumumab Treatment: A Retrospective Case Series.
Shabto JM, Shteyman A, Stevens S, Coombs A, Gregerson C, Kassotis A, Godfrey KJ, Kazim M.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000003192. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41718601

Preoperative Orbital Compliance as a Predictor for Outcomes of Fat Decompression in Thyroid Eye Disease.
Shteyman A, Gregerson CH, Stevens S, Tran AQ, Coombs A, Tooley AA, Kazim M.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 May 8. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000003231. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42113591

Orbital apex-like syndrome with multiple cranial neuropathies secondary to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
Schmuter G, Polo RN, Stevens S, Gregerson CH, Coombs A, Heinze K, Tabaee A, Schwartz TH, Lelli GJ, Godfrey KJ.
Orbit. 2026 Feb;45(1):155-160. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2025.2562356. Epub 2025 Sep 25.
PMID: 40998753

Late Sequelae of Facial Fat Grafting: Periorbital Mass.
Suri K, Coombs A.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2026 Jun 17. doi: 10.1007/s00266-026-06093-7. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42310086

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Practice Location

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH)
210 E 64th Street 
New York, NY 10021

Serving the Upper East Side and beyond.

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Whether you want to restore symmetry, refresh your appearance, or resolve a medical concern, Dr. Coombs offers the safety, artistry, and compassion you deserve. Schedule your consultation on the Upper East Side today.

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