The 20 Best Keratoconus Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Keratoconus Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Keratoconus near Houston, TX. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Sumitra Khandelwal
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Advanced in Keratoconus

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Douglas D. Koch
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Alkek Eye Center

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Masih Ahmed, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Masih Ahmed specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at Alkek Eye Center. 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. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Cataract, and Ectropion.

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    Mitchell P. Weikert
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Experienced in Keratoconus

    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

    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Marshall B. Hamill
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Experienced in Keratoconus

    Alkek Eye Center

    1977 Butler Blvd., 2nd Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My clinical interests are in the restoration of vision lost due to corneal or anterior segment diseases or conditions. These problems can be due to either congenital (inherited) diseases or problems following surgery or trauma. Each patient is a unique individual with unique problems and circumstances and is treated a such. My areas of research involve corneal transplantation techniques and outcomes as well as ocular reconstruction techniques. Dr. Hamill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    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

    Alice Matoba, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Alice Matoba 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. Matoba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Chen, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Allison Chen specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 790-3311. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Meibomianitis, Keratoconus, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Sina Rezaei, MD

    2727 W Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sina Rezaei is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rezaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, Keratoconus, and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Methodist Eye Associates

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

    Rahul Pandit is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pandit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

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

    Katie Hallahan is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hallahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Astigmatism, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Stephen Glenn Slade MD PA

    3900 Essex Ln Ste 101, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Slade is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Slade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Optic. PLLC

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

    Mark Vital is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vital is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

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

    John Goosey is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Goosey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Hereditary Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Elvia Canseco MD PLLC

    1919 North Loop W Ste 100, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elvia Canseco is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Canseco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Robert Cizik Eye Clinic - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St Ste 1800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Kheirkhah is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kheirkhah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Internal Medicine

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1708, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Blackmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blackmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Michael E. Debakey Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    2002 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Keratoconus.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Caplan Surgery Center

    3100 Weslayan St Ste 400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendrick Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Hyphema, Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Caplan Surgery Center

    3100 Weslayan St Ste 400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Dackowski is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dackowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top area of expertise is Keratoconus.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    1415 North Loop W Ste 400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Becky Fredrickson is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fredrickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Keratoconus?

    Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the clear tissue that covers the front of the eye.

    With this condition, the shape of the cornea slowly changes from a round shape to a cone shape. It also gets thinner and the eye bulges out. This causes vision problems. In most people, these changes get worse over time.

    When should I see a Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus doctor search results page. 

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

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

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