The 20 Best Ptosis Doctors in Texas, US

Michael T. Yen, MD, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. A fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City followed. Dr. Yen is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Medical Director of the Alkek Eye Center and Co-Director of Baylor College of Medicine Aesthetics. He has been Principal Investigator in various research trials, authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal publications, and edited two previous books on surgery of the eyelids and advances in aesthetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Yen is the recipient of a number of awards, including, in 2013, the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

Jorge Corona is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Corona is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.

James Merritt is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Merritt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, Chalazion, and Vitrectomy.

Dr. Vrcek is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained oculoplastic, cosmetic, reconstructive, orbit and lacrimal surgeon. He completed his medical school and residency training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. He went on to two fellowships, the first in oculoplastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery, and the second in facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Vrcek is focused on truly listening to patients and providing quality care using advanced and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Vrcek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Chemosis.

Mandeep Bajaj, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Mandeep Bajaj specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and works at BCM - ENDO. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4736. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Bajaj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Stent Placement.

Phillip Tenzel is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tenzel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Eric Packwood graduated from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, where he was active with campus leadership and medical mission work.Dr. Packwood pursued his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University, where he served as chief resident and was selected as the Outstanding Resident in 1999, and completed his pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus fellowship at Washington University. He moved to Fort Worth in 2000.Recognized as a “Super Doctor” in Texas Monthly, a “Best Doctor for Your Child” in D Magazine and a “Top Doc” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Packwood is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. He also performs medical mission work for underprivileged children, has published several peer-reviewed articles and has served as an investigator on multiple clinical trials.Dr. Packwood treats all pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He is highly experienced in the treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, trauma, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, and ptosis. Dr. Packwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Blocked Tear Duct, and Ocular Albinism.

Born and raised in Paris, Texas, Michael Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baylor University in 1995. He received his medical doctorate with high honor after four years of training at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also participated in medical missions and earned distinction as an Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society member.Dr. Hunt completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In 2004, he moved to the Fort Worth area.Honored as a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Hunt has made several medical mission trips to Vietnam, caring for underprivileged patients. He is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Hunt has also served as primary investigator on several clinical trials and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles.Dr. Hunt cares for pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, glaucoma and ptosis. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds.

Peter Beitsch is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Beitsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Fibroadenoma, Ptosis, and Mastectomy.

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

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract Removal, and Iridectomy.

Michelle Butler is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Butler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

Helen Kornmann is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kornmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

Dr. Philip is a graduate of Texas A&M University and received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She completed her Neurology residency at New York University and Neurophysiology fellowship training at Albert Einstein University in New York. She currently practices general neurology, with particular interest in neuromuscular disease including peripheral nerve disorders, muscle disease and neuromuscular junction disorders. Dr. Philip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

Richard Allen is a Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, Entropion, and Tissue Biopsy.

Kamel Itani is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Itani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Blocked Tear Duct.

Lester Peacock is an Ophthalmologist in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Peacock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Peacock is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Williams is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst.

Timothy Mcculley is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcculley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.