About Dr. Rachel Ellis
Dr. Rachel Ellis is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon at Belaray Dermatology in Hicksville, Long Island. Her subspecialty, oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, combines the precision of eye surgery with the artistry of facial plastic surgery, focusing on the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and surrounding facial structures.
Mohs + Oculoplastic Reconstruction Under One Roof: Belaray offers Mohs surgery and on-site oculoplastic reconstruction together. For skin cancer near the eye, patients receive same-day Mohs removal and oculoplastic reconstruction without a separate referral.
Dr. Rachel Ellis is a nominee in the Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon category of the 2027 FourLeaf Best of Long Island awards. Public voting runs through December 15, 2026. Vote on the official ballot.
Training & Credentials
- Board Certified — American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
- Fellowship-Trained Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honors — Cornell University (1997)
- Doctor of Medicine — SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (2003)
- Medical internship — St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital
- Ophthalmology residency — SUNY Downstate, completed 2007
- Fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and facial reconstructive surgery, completed 2008
Hospital Affiliations & Teaching
- Instructs residents of the Northwell Health System in oculofacial plastic surgery
- Syosset Hospital
- North Shore University Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Queens Hospital Center
Clinical Focus
- Ptosis repair — drooping upper eyelid correction (functional and cosmetic)
- Ectropion & entropion — eyelid malposition correction
- Thyroid eye disease (Graves’ ophthalmopathy) — orbital and eyelid management
- Tearing disorders & tear duct (lacrimal) surgery — epiphora, lacrimal duct obstruction
- Blepharitis — including meibomian gland dysfunction and ocular rosacea
- Eyelid growths, lesions, and skin cancers near the eye
- Mohs reconstruction near the eye — eyelid, periocular, and canthus defects (same-visit)
- Upper & lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) — functional and cosmetic
- Cosmetic fillers — tear trough, periorbital rejuvenation
- Cosmetic Botox — periocular region
Professional Profiles & Verification
Dr. Rachel Ellis’s credentials and professional identity can be independently verified through these authoritative sources:
- NPI Registry (CMS) — National Provider Identifier 1295873826
- Healthgrades
- Catholic Health Long Island
- Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine faculty
- Northwell Health Eye Institute
What Patients Say About Dr. Ellis
63 Google reviews mention Dr. Ellis by name (as of August 2026). These are unedited excerpts from Google reviews of Belaray Dermatology:
“From the first call to make a appointment,to the exceptional,professional staff & Dr.Amy Slear I am so grateful. I’ve been going to this practice for several years. Thank you all for making a nerve racking experience so pleasant.Dr Jeffrey & Rachel Ellis go above and beyond performing Mohs surgery & amazing & caring follow up.”
“This office is amazing. Dr. Ellis is fantastic. I recommend her to everyone. She helped my son get remove a cyst from his eye. It was quick. It was easy. It was painless. Her personality and bedside matter is amazing. Highly recommend.”
“I had a BBL treatment with Dr Rachel Ellis today. This was my third treatment with her. I felt that she was truly caring and addressed my concerns well. The treatment went well and although it will take time to see the final results I am confident that it will be positive.”
“Overall a wonderful experience! The front desk is pleasant, helpful and professional. Dr. Rachel Ellis was kind and patient with my son. Her professionalism, expertise and bedside manner were impeccable! I highly recommend Belaray especially Dr. Ellis!!!”
“I had a cyst removed from the upper eyelid and Dr.Ellis did a wonderful job. I was anxious about having this done, and she explained everything and all went well.”
“The staff was friendly and efficient I have impressed by Dr. R. Ellis exceptional clinical skills and compassionate patient care. I left the clinic feeling very confident in the care I received. Dr. Rachel did Chalazion procedure removed from my left eyelid. I feel great on 2nd day already.”
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Oculoplastic surgery and Mohs reconstruction at the Hicksville, Long Island location.
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