Dr. Melissa Toyos
Dr. Melissa Toyos is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist with a Summa Cum Laude degree from Louisiana State University. She brings over two decades of experience to her practice, specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and various facial cosmetic procedures. Dr. Toyos has extensive expertise in laser treatments, injectables, and eyelid surgery for facial rejuvenation, and has even pioneered the Mixto Laser Lift, for which she is a national trainer. Her commitment to advancing medical knowledge is evident in her role as Research Director at Toyos Clinic, where her clinical research has contributed to FDA approvals for several medications. She is a prolific author and editor, with over 100 publications to her name, and frequently lectures at prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). Dr. Toyos has received numerous accolades, including two American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Research Grants, the Charles Lieberman Award, and recognition as one of Kansas City's Most Influential Women. She has also held significant leadership positions, including Past President of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and Deputy Section Leader for the AAO.