
Overview
Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal ophthalmologist. He is a native Houstonian, born and raised in the Cypress and Tomball area. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received Highest Honors and went on to complete medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch where he was awarded membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society. He subsequently completed ophthalmology residency as chief resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the number one hospital in the country, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has published papers, given lectures, and written book chapters in many ophthalmology journals and textbooks.
Dr. Mandviwala’s mission is to provide world-class retinal care to the community that shaped him. His priority is to take care of his patients and their eye diseases no matter what time with evidence-based medicine and surgery. His main interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, and secondary intraocular lenses.
Dr. Mandviwala is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.
Dr. Mandviwala is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mandviwala is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 120, Tomball, TX 77375
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala
Is Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala 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. Murtaza Mandviwala is classified as an Advanced 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. Murtaza Mandviwala specialize in?
While Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Murtaza Mandviwala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Mandviwala isAdvanced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Mandviwala isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Mandviwala isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Mandviwala isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Mandviwala isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- VitrectomyDr. Mandviwala isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
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- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Mandviwala isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Mandviwala isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Mandviwala isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.


