The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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The 20 Best Cataract Doctors in Texas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1102 doctor with experience in Cataract near Texas, US. Of these, 445 are Experienced, 431 are Advanced, 223 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Douglas D. Koch
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My work focuses on improving the outcomes of cataract surgery and refractive surgery procedures such as LASIK and PRK. It involves all aspects: careful measurement, individualized selection of the appropriate options for each patient, meticulous surgery, prevention of complications, and maximizing the final vision. I also specialize in the management of complex conditions including cataract and intraocular lens problems, iris repair and replacement, and management of LASIK and PRK problems. I conduct research and teach physicians around the world in these areas. Dr. Koch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Texan Eye PA

    5717 Balcones Dr, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Walters is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Walters is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Astigmatism, and Cataract Removal.

    Jeffrey Whitman
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Key-Whitman Eye Center

    11442 N. Central Expressway, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Whitman, President and Chief Surgeon of the Key-Whitman Eye Center in Dallas, TX, has practiced there since 1985. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, and to date, he has performed more than 100,000 lens implant and laser refractive surgeries.Dr. Whitman was involved in the original FDA trials for Toric Lasik treatment and is currently involved in clinical trials for corneal inlays and premiums lenses combined with femtosecond laser treatments.As an involved ophthalmologist, he has been Past President of the American College of Eye Surgeons and the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology. He is currently a Clinical Correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is a certified ophthalmic coder and is a regular contributor to numerous ophthalmic publications.Dr. Whitman also serves on the board of the American College of Eye Surgeons and the Society for Excellence in Eye Care, and he is outgoing president of OOSS (Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society).In addition, he has presented his clinical research findings at numerous national and international medical meetings and continues to be actively involved in current clinical and FDA research.Dr. Whitman has received the Secretariat Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Whitman is also personally involved in medical mission work overseas and devotedly supports numerous charitable causes. Dr. Whitman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract Removal, and Iridectomy.

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    Mitchell P. Weikert
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E3.100 MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D., M.S. is an Associate Professor at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Weikert received degrees in both electrical and biomedical engineering, and worked as a design engineer in the petroleum industry. He obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. During his ophthalmology residency, completed at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He completed his fellowship in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s John. A. Moran Eye Center. Dr. Weikert’s research interests include biomedical optics, anterior segment imaging, intraocular lens technology, and wavefront applications in cataract and refractive surgery. He is the Residency Program Director at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas. He is a recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Louis J. Girard Distinguished Alumni Award, the AAO Secretariat Award, the AAO Achievement Award, and has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” on an annual basis since 2008. ADD TO SHORTLIST BCMMYCHART. Dr. Weikert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Carlton M. Haley
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Garland Eye Associates, PA

    1626 Forest Lane, Suite B, 
    Garland, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Carlton Haley is an Ophthalmologist in Garland, Texas. Dr. Haley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Hans Schuricht
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Trinity Mother Frances - HealthPark Plaza

    1327 Troup Hwy., 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hans Schuricht is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Schuricht is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Davinder S. Grover
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Glaucoma Associates Of Texas - Dallas

    10740 N Central Expy, Ste 300, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davinder Grover is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Grover is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Rebecca Jones
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Trinity Clinic

    1424 E. Front St., 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Rebecca Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Thomas Dehaven
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Trinity Clinic

    1424 E. Front St., 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Thomas Dehaven is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Dehaven is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Uveitis.

    Gregory R. Nettune
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Cornea Associates Of Texas, PA

    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Nettune is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nettune is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Pterygium.

    Sumitra Khandelwal
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sumitra Khandelwal, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Sumitra Khandelwal specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-6100. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Joshua B. Heczko
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    JW Eye Associates, PLLC Dba Key Whitman Eye Center

    1501 Redbud Blvd, 
    Mckinney, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Heczko is an Ophthalmologist in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Heczko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Cataract Removal.

    Oluwatosin U. Smith
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Glaucoma Associates Of Texas - Dallas

    10740 N Central Expy, Ste 300, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba

    Oluwatosin Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Scott E. Segal
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Pasadena Eye Associates

    4450 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Ste E, 
    Pasadena, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Segal, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Scott Segal specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at Pasadena Eye Associates. To make an appointment, please call (713) 473-5715. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Segal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Luke B. Potts
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cornea Associates Of Texas, PA

    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Potts is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Potts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant.

    Oren Fass
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Denton Eye Consultants

    209 N Bonnie Brae St, Ste 303, 
    Denton, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fass, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who for nearly two decades has devoted his career to the surgical treatment of eye disease. After completing his residency training in Manhattan, Dr. Fass attended the University of California San Diego to specialize in Corneal diseases and Cataracts.Dr. Fass adheres to a central philosophy of patient care that every patient in his practice has a positive experience that includes a full discussion of whatever is troubling their eyes and a clear understanding of how it will be remedied.He has led the ophthalmic community in areas of both cataract and pterygia surgery through innovation of techniques and technologies and now holds the distinction of being the first Dallas area physician to offer his patients the procedure of Vitreolysis to create clearer vision for them without intervening floating dots and lines.In his rare off hours Dr. Fass enjoys time with his wife and three children. He is an avid mountain biker and is enjoying the process of introducing his children to this past time, in addition to amateur astronomy and the joys of the outdoors. Dr. Fass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Cloudy Cornea, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    David G. Godfrey
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Associates Of Texas - Dallas

    10740 N Central Expy, Ste 300, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Godfrey is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Godfrey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Craig D. Smith
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Craig D. Smith, M.D., P.A.

    12222 Merit Dr, Ste 1420, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Craig Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Abilene Eye Institute

    2120 Antilley Rd, 
    Abilene, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rocky Mcadams is an Ophthalmologist in Abilene, Texas. Dr. Mcadams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Texas Eye And Laser Center, PA

    1872 Norwood Dr, Ste 200, 
    Hurst, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish

    Gang Hu is an Ophthalmologist in Hurst, Texas. Dr. Hu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Cogan's Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor in Texas, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor in Texas, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors in Texas, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors in Texas, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor in Texas, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor in Texas, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors in Texas, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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