Overview
Dr. Matthew Recko is a board-certified physician specializing in ophthalmology, with a subspecialty in pediatrics. His professional interests include strabismus, cataract, glaucoma and oculoplastics. As part of the Baylor Scott & White Eye Institute, Dr. Recko is passionate about providing his children and adolescent patients with high quality eye care, focusing on the visual success of each patient, which includes medical and surgical care and meeting families’ individual needs. Dr. Recko is a member of the Christian Ophthalmology Society. He is also proud to serve as Residency Program Director of the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Ophthalmology Residency, equipping residents with the capacity to “think beyond the book” and care for the patient, not just the condition. Outside of work, Dr. Recko enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and children, attending church and doing medical mission work.
Dr. Recko is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Retinopathy of Prematurity.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Recko 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. Matthew S. Recko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew S. Recko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew S. Recko by calling their office at 254-724-3937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew S. Recko a top-rated expert for Knobloch Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew S. Recko is classified as an Advanced expert for Knobloch Syndrome, 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. Recko specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew S. Recko is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Knobloch Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Strabismus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Matthew S. Recko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew S. Recko has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knobloch Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew S. Recko'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. Recko accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew S. Recko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-3937 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
- AmblyopiaDr. Recko isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Knobloch SyndromeDr. Recko isAdvanced. Learn about Knobloch Syndrome.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Recko isAdvanced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
- StrabismusDr. Recko isAdvanced. Learn about Strabismus.
- X-Linked Infantile NystagmusDr. Recko isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
- Experienced
- AstigmatismDr. Recko isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Recko isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- BoilsDr. Recko isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CataractDr. Recko isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Recko isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Recko isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.