Overview
Touka Banaee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in League City, Texas.
Dr. Banaee is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2660 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Touka Banaee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Touka Banaee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Touka Banaee by calling their office at 832-505-2400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Touka Banaee a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Touka Banaee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Touka Banaee specialize in?
While Dr. Touka Banaee is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Touka Banaee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Touka Banaee has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Touka Banaee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Touka Banaee accept my insurance?
Dr. Touka Banaee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-505-2400 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
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Banaee isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Banaee isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Banaee isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- EndophthalmitisDr. Banaee isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Banaee isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Banaee isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Banaee isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Banaee isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- VitrectomyDr. Banaee isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AniridiaDr. Banaee isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Banaee isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Banaee isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Banaee isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Banaee isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.


