Overview
Houston native Dr. Colby Stewart earned his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed the ophthalmology residency program and a fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Stewart, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been in practice since 1996 and practicing in Houston since 2003. His primary clinical interests are oculoplastic procedures, topical anesthetic cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, multi-focal implants and LASIK refractive surgery. He has pioneered several innovations in LASIK surgery and intraocular lens implantation to eliminate corneal astigmatism. He also was one of the first surgeons to perform topical anesthetic cataract surgery rather than the usual retrobulbar block, which uses a needle. Dr. Stewart is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Refractive Surgery and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He frequently gives continuing education seminars for eye care professionals and works with local eye doctors and optometrists to co-manage surgical patients. Dr. Stewart is married and the father of five children. Among his favorite leisure activities are deep-sea fishing, hunting, photography and traveling with his family and friends.
Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Astigmatism, and Glaucoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
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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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Pflugfelder is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William C. Stewart
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Is Dr. William C. Stewart a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William C. Stewart 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. William C. Stewart specialize in?
While Dr. William C. Stewart is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Pterygium, and Astigmatism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. William C. Stewart accept my insurance?
Dr. William C. Stewart accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-668-6828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CataractDr. Stewart isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AstigmatismDr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- PterygiumDr. Stewart isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.