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John D. Ng, M.D., M.S., FACS

Accepting new patients

  • Head of Oculofacial Plastics, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery Division, Co-director of Facial Nerve Center
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
White brick building next to parking garage, and the buidling entrance reads Casey Eye Institute. There is also an extended cover for the patient drop off area at the building entrance.
Casey Eye Institute
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About me

Dr. Ng is an orbital trauma specialist and is chief of the Division of Oculofacial Plastics, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery. He specializes in ophthalmic plastic, orbital, lacrimal and reconstructive surgery for adult and pediatric patients. His research interests include orbital and facial trauma, facial nerve palsy rehabilitation, techniques for orbit reconstruction, orbital implants in socket expansion, ocular surface protection in burn patients, and resorbable implants for reconstruction and cosmetic brow surgery.

Dr. Ng is the oculofacial plastic specialist for the Facial Nerve Center which is a multi specialty clinic that provides comprehensive management of patients with facial nerve palsy and secondary synkinesis.

In his spare time, Dr. Ng enjoys hiking, biking and snow shoeing.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1983, University of Rochester
    • M.S., 1984, Georgetown
    • M.D., 1988, George Washington University

  • Residency

    • Letterman-Madigan Army Hospital, Tacoma, 1994

  • Fellowship

    • Midwest Eye Institute, Indiana University

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Surgeons
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (223 Ratings, 93 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Clear explanation of how I can be helped

  2. Dr. Ng did an excellent job of the procedure

  3. Clear, concise, comprehensive and compassionate.

  4. This experience was wonderful. I felt well taken care of.

  5. I put my upmost faith in his care. I have been seeing him off and on for over 22 years.

  6. Dr Ng, his fellow and a student were attentive and kind this visit.

  7. The physician appeared to be knowledgeable and thorough. He was able to answer my questions and concerns

  8. Very accomodating and shows concern

  9. attentive, knowledgeable, efficient, considerate

  10. He is amazing!

  11. Both doctors were attentive and professional.

  12. The doctor was great, explained everything and answered all questions.

  13. Dr Ng is excellent.

  14. He was informative and responsive. He showed care for my comfort and emotional health as well as physical well being

  15. He is the best surgeon- skill and bedside manner

  16. Everyone was very polite, very helpful, and SKILLED! I only wish that what I had done would have really worked for me. I still have the droopy eyelid and spasms. I was hopeful, they told me it might not work, and they were right...

  17. Friendly amd helpful staff and doctor. Not rushed, answered questions. Lots of time spent on identifying issue.

  18. Well, everything was very good, very friendly and answered my questions

  19. Dr. Ng actually listens to me when he asks a question. He explains everything with detail and makes sure that I understand everything he says. This is important to me because I have profound hearing loss in both ears and I rarely ever leave any doctor's office with complete understanding of my visit. Dr. Ng and his staff are very patient with me.

  20. I will be going back for eye surgery in the near future.

  21. Very friendly and respectful

  22. Dr Ng is very ez to talk with always ready to answer questions

  23. Excellent care.

  24. Dr Ng is very caring. I trust him completely to care for my surgical needs. He understands the extent of my paralysis and recommends what will give me more comfort and use of my eye.

  25. Dr. Ng is very experienced and professional.Surgery took very short and yet very high quantities.

  26. Very knowledgeable. Explained options, side effects and listened to my questions and concerns. Felt confident in his abilities to resolve my issues.

  27. I felt totally relaxed and comfortable with my entire experience from my surgeon to the all those involved with taking care of me. Please thank them for me. I couldn't have been more satisfied!

  28. Friendly, very competent, answered questions

  29. Perfect

  30. Dr Ng. Is the best. Very personal and knowledgeable.