Stephen C. Pflugfelder
Elite in Interstitial Keratitis

Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
6565 Fannin St, Nc 205, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients

Elite in Interstitial Keratitis
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
6565 Fannin St, Nc 205, 
Houston, TX 
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Overview

Stephen Pflugfelder, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Stephen Pflugfelder 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. Pflugfelder is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Corneal Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 186 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 24 articles in the study of Interstitial Keratitis.

Graduate Institution
State University Of New York Upstate Medical University School Of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine - Ophthalmology
6565 Fannin St, Nc 205, Houston, TX 77030
Call: 713-798-6100

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Clinical Trials

Neurosensory Abnormalities in SymptomAtic Ocular Surface Patients (NASA)
Neurosensory Abnormalities in SymptomAtic Ocular Surface Patients (NASA)
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
An 8-week Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle Controlled Parallel Group Study With a 24 or 32 Week Follow-up to Evaluate the Efficacy of rhNGF 20 µg/ml vs Vehicle in Patients With Stage 2 and 3 Neurotrophic Keratitis
An 8-week Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle Controlled Parallel Group Study With a 24 or 32 Week Follow-up to Evaluate the Efficacy of rhNGF 20 µg/ml vs Vehicle in Patients With Stage 2 and 3 Neurotrophic Keratitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Group Study of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Assessing Safety and Efficacy Over 28 Days
Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Group Study of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Assessing Safety and Efficacy Over 28 Days
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 11, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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185 Total Publications

Delphi Panel on Neuromodulation as a Treatment Strategy for Dry Eye Disease: Unlocking the Potential of Natural Tear Production.
Delphi Panel on Neuromodulation as a Treatment Strategy for Dry Eye Disease: Unlocking the Potential of Natural Tear Production.
Journal: The ocular surface
Published: October 01, 2025
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