Overview
Dr. Stout has been the Sid W. Richardson Professor and Margarett Root Brown Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, and Director of the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine since 2013. Prior to that he served as Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Molecular Genetics, as well as Vice President for Commercialization Strategies at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. He has directed the Clayton Gene Therapy Laboratories since 1995. Dr. Stout brings experience from both the research and clinical sides of medicine. His research interests include human gene and cell-based therapy for proliferative and inherited ocular disease, retinal disease genotype-phenotype correlation and ocular disease gene mapping and discovery.
Dr. Stout is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Usher Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Stout is currently accepting new patients.
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1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E3.100 MS BCM 633, Houston, TX 77030
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. John T. Stout
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John T. Stout?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John T. Stout by calling their office at 713-798-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John T. Stout a top-rated expert for Retinitis Pigmentosa?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John T. Stout is classified as an Advanced expert for Retinitis Pigmentosa, 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 T. Stout specialize in?
While Dr. John T. Stout is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John T. Stout participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John T. Stout has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa. You can view a list of Dr. John T. Stout's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John T. Stout accept my insurance?
Dr. John T. Stout accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Blue Cone MonochromatismDr. Stout isAdvanced. Learn about Blue Cone Monochromatism.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Stout isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Stout isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Stout isAdvanced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Stout isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Stout isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Color BlindnessDr. Stout isExperienced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Stout isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Duane-Radial Ray SyndromeDr. Stout isExperienced. Learn about Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome.