Overview
Matthew Benz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Benz is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Benz is currently accepting new patients.
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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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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. Dr. Schefler is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew S. Benz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew S. Benz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew S. Benz by calling their office at 713-524-3434. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew S. Benz a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew S. Benz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Matthew S. Benz specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew S. Benz is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Matthew S. Benz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew S. Benz has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Matthew S. Benz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew S. Benz accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew S. Benz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-524-3434 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
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Benz isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Benz isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- EndophthalmitisDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular Degeneration
- Usher SyndromeDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- VitrectomyDr. Benz isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
- Experienced
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- NearsightednessDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Benz isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.