Overview
Dr. John Goosey earned his undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina and his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a fellowship at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he studied cataract formation and medical treatment for the eyes. He completed a second residency in ophthalmology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston and an additional fellowship at Louisiana State University Eye Center, where he received sub-specialty training in corneal and external eye disease. Dr. Goosey, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been practicing for nearly four decades. He is an internationally known and respected leader in corneal and refractive eye surgery, a pioneer in the use of lasers for the correction of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Dr. Goosey performs Lasik, cataract surgery, and corneal transplants using advanced laser technologies. He offers free Lasik consultations. Dr. Goosey has served as a clinical assistant professor at McGovern Medical School and as an adjunct professor in the College of Optometry of the University of Houston. He has been named one of The Best Doctors in Houston by Inside Houston magazine and one of America’s Top Ophthalmologists. He also received the Super Doctors award for 10 consecutive years. Dr. Goosey is trusted by patients and colleagues for his knowledge, experience, skill and caring patient-doctor relationship.
Dr. Goosey is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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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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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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dacryoadenitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Pflugfelder is currently accepting new patients.
Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Amy Schefler’s clinical interests include retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, benign and malignant eye tumors. In practice since 2004, she sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed both a residency and fellowship at the University of Miami (Florida)’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. She underwent additional training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The hallmark of Dr. Schefler’s practice philosophy is compassionate care grounded in scientific evidence. She offers cutting-edge knowledge and a high degree of availability for both routine appointments and emergencies. Her professional honors include the Society of Heed Fellows Fellow Award (2009), the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (2009), the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2008), Weill Medical College Honors in Research (2003), the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College (2003), the Dean's Research Award at Weill Medical College (2003) and the ARVO/National Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant (2002). A resident of Houston, Dr. Schefler is married and the mother of two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, tennis and traveling. Dr. Schefler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Goosey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Goosey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Goosey by calling their office at 713-668-6828. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Goosey a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Goosey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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. John Goosey specialize in?
While Dr. John Goosey is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Hereditary Keratitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John Goosey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Goosey has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. John Goosey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Goosey accept my insurance?
Dr. John Goosey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-668-6828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CataractDr. Goosey isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Goosey isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Hereditary KeratitisDr. Goosey isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Keratitis.
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Goosey isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Goosey isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Goosey isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Goosey isAdvanced. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Goosey isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Goosey isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Goosey isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Goosey isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Goosey isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Goosey isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.