Overview
Dr. Sherif Khalil is a native of Houston. After finishing an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, he earned his medical degree and completed a residency in ophthalmology and fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr Khalil has been in practice since 1999. His surgical practice focuses on two primary areas: no-needle, no-stitch cataract surgery and plastic surgery of the eyelids. He provides personal attention to detail before, during, and after surgery for each patient. Dr. Khalil is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is the acting chief of the Ophthalmology Department at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. His charitable work includes involvement with Friends of Egyptian Children with Cancer, Benevolent Missions International, Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Coptic Orphans. He has performed cataract surgery on underserved patients in Belize through Benevolent Missions International. Dr Khalil resides in the Memorial area with his wife and three children. His favorite leisure activities are jogging, reading and cooking out with family and friends.
Dr. Khalil is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Chalazion.
Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sherif Khalil
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sherif Khalil?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sherif Khalil by calling their office at 713-467-6474. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sherif Khalil a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sherif Khalil 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. Sherif Khalil specialize in?
While Dr. Sherif Khalil is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Sherif Khalil accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherif Khalil accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-467-6474 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. Khalil isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Khalil isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- PresbyopiaDr. Khalil isDistinguished. Learn about Presbyopia.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- BlepharitisDr. Khalil isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Khalil isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Khalil isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Khalil isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Khalil isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Khalil isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Khalil isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Khalil isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Khalil isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Khalil isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- ChemosisDr. Khalil isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.