The 20 Best Coloboma Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Coloboma near Houston, TX. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

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

    Lauren Blieden, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Lauren Blieden 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. Blieden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Aniridia, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Blieden is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wangler is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wangler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Zellweger Syndrome, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Hypotonia, and Weaver Syndrome.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 610, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Hussein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hussein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Esotropia.

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    Advanced in Coloboma
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 10, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Fernando Scaglia is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scaglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, and Leigh Syndrome. Dr. Scaglia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Strabismus, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics

    Houston Optic. PLLC

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jara Crear is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Crear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Eyelid Bump, and Epicanthal Folds.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charity Grannis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Grannis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Experienced in Coloboma

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Layla Ghergherehchi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ghergherehchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epicanthal Folds, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daryl Scott is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Hernia, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, and Hypotonia. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Cantor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cantor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, and Peters Anomaly.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lupski is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lupski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    6701 Fannin St Ste 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keren Machol is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Machol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Micrognathia, MELAS Syndrome, and Miller Syndrome. Dr. Machol is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Methodist Eye Associates

    6560 Fannin St Ste 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 510, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evelyn Paysse is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Paysse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Macula Vitreous Retina Physicians & Surgeons PA

    6655 Travis St Ste 560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Petros Carvounis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Carvounis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 610, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Yen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Cataract, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Experienced in Coloboma

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 610, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madhuri Chilakapati is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chilakapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 510, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Honey Herce is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Herce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Epicanthal Folds.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Experienced in Coloboma

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1977 Butler Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Williams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst, Microphthalmia, and Microphthalmia Syndromic 9.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Harris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Coloboma?

    Coloboma is an eye abnormality that occurs before birth. Colobomas are missing pieces of tissue in structures that form the eye. They may appear as notches or gaps in one of several parts of the eye, including the colored part of the eye called the iris; the retina, which is the specialized light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye; the blood vessel layer under the retina called the choroid; or the optic nerves, which carry information from the eyes to the brain.

    When should I see a Coloboma doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Coloboma doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Coloboma doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Coloboma doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Coloboma doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Coloboma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Coloboma 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 Coloboma doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Coloboma 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 Coloboma 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 Coloboma doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Coloboma 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 Coloboma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Coloboma 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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