Overview
Tien Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Wong is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.
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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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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, Retinoblastoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schefler is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tien P. Wong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tien P. Wong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tien P. Wong by calling their office at 713-524-3434. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tien P. Wong a top-rated expert for Retinal Detachment?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tien P. Wong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Retinal Detachment, 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. Tien P. Wong specialize in?
While Dr. Tien P. Wong is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Tien P. Wong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tien P. Wong has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Tien P. Wong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tien P. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Tien P. Wong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-524-3434 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Wong isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Wong isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Wong isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Advanced
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- VitrectomyDr. Wong isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- UveitisDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)