Dr. Michael T. Yen

Michael T. Yen, MD, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. A fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City followed. Dr. Yen is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Medical Director of the Alkek Eye Center and Co-Director of Baylor College of Medicine Aesthetics. He has been Principal Investigator in various research trials, authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal publications, and edited two previous books on surgery of the eyelids and advances in aesthetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Yen is the recipient of a number of awards, including, in 2013, the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Yen is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.