
Overview
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.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 189 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Pflugfelder is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6565 Fannin St, Nc 205, Houston, TX 77030
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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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
My work focuses on analyzing and improving the quality of clinical and surgical care in the field of retinal diseases. I am passionate about improving the quality of life for my patients by preserving and restoring their vision, but am also very interested in treating people on a larger scale. One way of doing so is by evaluating treatment outcomes across populations, and then identifying factors that contribute to excellent outcomes. I also specialize in the medical and surgical management of complex conditions including retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, floaters, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Weng is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Weng is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder by calling their office at 713-798-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder a top-rated expert for Interstitial Keratitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder is classified as an Elite expert for Interstitial Keratitis, 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. Stephen C. Pflugfelder specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder has published 188 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Keratitis. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen C. Pflugfelder accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-6100 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
- Elite
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Pflugfelder isElite. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- DacryoadenitisDr. Pflugfelder isElite. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Pflugfelder isElite. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Giant Papillary ConjunctivitisDr. Pflugfelder isElite. Learn about Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Pflugfelder isElite. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Distinguished
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Pflugfelder isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Pflugfelder isDistinguished. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Hereditary KeratitisDr. Pflugfelder isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Keratitis.
- Neurotrophic KeratitisDr. Pflugfelder isDistinguished. Learn about Neurotrophic Keratitis.
- Vernal KeratoconjunctivitisDr. Pflugfelder isDistinguished. Learn about Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Pflugfelder isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- CataractDr. Pflugfelder isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Pflugfelder isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Stevens-Johnson SyndromeDr. Pflugfelder isAdvanced. Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ChalazionDr. Pflugfelder isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ChemosisDr. Pflugfelder isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Pflugfelder isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive DeafnessDr. Pflugfelder isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
- Corneal TransplantDr. Pflugfelder isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- EctropionDr. Pflugfelder isExperienced. Learn about Ectropion.


