Overview
Dora Cantu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Cantu is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cantu is currently accepting new patients.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cantu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dora E. Cantu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dora E. Cantu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dora E. Cantu by calling their office at 713-864-8652. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dora E. Cantu a top-rated expert for Allergic Conjunctivitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dora E. Cantu is classified as an Advanced expert for Allergic Conjunctivitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dora E. Cantu specialize in?
While Dr. Dora E. Cantu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Meibomianitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Dora E. Cantu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dora E. Cantu has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Allergic Conjunctivitis. You can view a list of Dr. Dora E. Cantu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dora E. Cantu accept my insurance?
Dr. Dora E. Cantu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-864-8652 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- ChalazionDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Eyelid BumpDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- MeibomianitisDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Cantu isAdvanced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EntropionDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- HyphemaDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NearsightednessDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- PresbyopiaDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- PterygiumDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- StrabismusDr. Cantu isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.