Overview
Dr. Kevin Jong, who grew up in southwest Houston, earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Texas at Austin. His finished his medical degree and internship at Baylor College of Medicine before completing his ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. At Tulane, he was chief resident and mentored residents at five hospitals. After his residency, he spent four years treating underserved Hispanic patients in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Dr. Jong, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been in practice since 1992. He treats eye infections, eye injuries, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, corneal diseases, eye pain and glaucoma. He also performs eye exams, microsurgery and LASIK surgery. Dr Jong is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and a member of the Texas Ophthalmological Association and Texas Medical Association. His honors include a Young Investigators Award from the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists and a Welch Foundation scholarship for studies on laser ablation of human tissue. That research included early investigation of the effects on human corneas of lasers used in current LASIK procedures. A resident of Bellaire, Dr. Jong is married and the father of three children. When he’s is not playing with his children, he enjoys golf, tennis and fishing.
Dr. Jong is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Jong is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Jong 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.
1 Clinical Trials
Charles Wykoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Wykoff is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
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. Kevin Jong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Jong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin Jong by calling their office at 713-869-6400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin Jong a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin Jong 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. Kevin Jong specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin Jong is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Kevin Jong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Jong has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin Jong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kevin Jong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin Jong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-869-6400 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.
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- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Jong isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Jong isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Jong isDistinguished. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Jong isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Jong isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- ChalazionDr. Jong isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Jong isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Jong isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Jong isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Jong isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Jong isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Jong isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Jong isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Jong isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.