Ophthalmologist Search Results
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.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Michael T. Yen, MD, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. A fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City followed. Dr. Yen is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Medical Director of the Alkek Eye Center and Co-Director of Baylor College of Medicine Aesthetics. He has been Principal Investigator in various research trials, authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal publications, and edited two previous books on surgery of the eyelids and advances in aesthetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Yen is the recipient of a number of awards, including, in 2013, the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yen is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.
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.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
My work focuses on improving the outcomes of cataract surgery and refractive surgery procedures such as LASIK and PRK. It involves all aspects: careful measurement, individualized selection of the appropriate options for each patient, meticulous surgery, prevention of complications, and maximizing the final vision. I also specialize in the management of complex conditions including cataract and intraocular lens problems, iris repair and replacement, and management of LASIK and PRK problems. I conduct research and teach physicians around the world in these areas. Dr. Koch is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Cataract, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.
Jaafar El Annan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Jaafar El Annan specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at Annan Retina Eye Center. To make an appointment, please call (346) 222-6626. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Annan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Annan is currently accepting new patients.
Matthew Mcmenemy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mcmenemy is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pinguecula. Dr. Mcmenemy is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. James Lai grew up in Oklahoma after immigrating to the United States from Taiwan at the age of eight. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lai, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been in practice since 1992. Among the conditions he treats are conjunctivitis (pink eye), allergic conjunctivitis, and eye and retinal cancer. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Prior to moving to Houston in 1999, he served for two years as an assistant professor at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lai is married to a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and is the father of two. His interests include golf, travel, photography and raising his two beautiful children. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Strabismus, and Blepharitis. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Megan Law is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Law is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Astigmatism, and Amblyopia. Dr. Law is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
A native Houstonian, Dr. Charity Grannis graduated from the DeBakey High School for Health Professions and the University of Houston, where she double-majored in biology and Spanish. She earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and spent a post-graduate year in Houston Methodist Hospital’s transitional residency program. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Grannis has been in practice since 2010 and speaks fluent Spanish. She treats diplopia, cataracts, macular degeneration, Graves disease (thyroid eye disease), dermoid cyst, diabetes retinopathy, strabismus, chalazion (eyelid cysts), retinopathy of prematurity, congenital nystagmus, glaucoma, eye, pain and amblyopia (lazy eye). She also performs LASIK and cataract surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Active in ophthalmologic research, she has presented her findings at numerous national conferences. Outside of her practice, Dr. Grannis enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She loves drawing and stays active through cycling and running. She also has a strong interest in international medical missions. Dr. Grannis is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, and Esotropia. Dr. Grannis is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Dr. Kevin Jong, who grew up in southwest Houston, earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Texas at Austin. His finished his medical degree and internship at Baylor College of Medicine before completing his ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. At Tulane, he was chief resident and mentored residents at five hospitals. After his residency, he spent four years treating underserved Hispanic patients in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Dr. Jong, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been in practice since 1992. He treats eye infections, eye injuries, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, corneal diseases, eye pain and glaucoma. He also performs eye exams, microsurgery and LASIK surgery. Dr Jong is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and a member of the Texas Ophthalmological Association and Texas Medical Association. His honors include a Young Investigators Award from the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists and a Welch Foundation scholarship for studies on laser ablation of human tissue. That research included early investigation of the effects on human corneas of lasers used in current LASIK procedures. A resident of Bellaire, Dr. Jong is married and the father of three children. When he’s is not playing with his children, he enjoys golf, tennis and fishing. Dr. Jong is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jong is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. John Goosey earned his undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina and his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a fellowship at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he studied cataract formation and medical treatment for the eyes. He completed a second residency in ophthalmology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston and an additional fellowship at Louisiana State University Eye Center, where he received sub-specialty training in corneal and external eye disease. Dr. Goosey, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been practicing for nearly four decades. He is an internationally known and respected leader in corneal and refractive eye surgery, a pioneer in the use of lasers for the correction of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Dr. Goosey performs Lasik, cataract surgery, and corneal transplants using advanced laser technologies. He offers free Lasik consultations. Dr. Goosey has served as a clinical assistant professor at McGovern Medical School and as an adjunct professor in the College of Optometry of the University of Houston. He has been named one of The Best Doctors in Houston by Inside Houston magazine and one of America’s Top Ophthalmologists. He also received the Super Doctors award for 10 consecutive years. Dr. Goosey is trusted by patients and colleagues for his knowledge, experience, skill and caring patient-doctor relationship. Dr. Goosey is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Goosey is currently accepting new patients.
Amjad Khokhar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Khokhar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, and Pinguecula. Dr. Khokhar is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Timmy Kovoor, a native Texan, graduated from Eisenhower High School in Houston and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University. He earned his medical degree and completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, followed by a fellowship in cornea, external ocular diseases and refractive surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute of the University of California at Los Angeles. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Kovoor has been in practice since 2005 and speaks Spanish fluently. His specialties include comprehensive ophthalmology, cornea and external ocular disease, and refractive surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association and Harris County Medical Society. He has published numerous research articles and has presented his research to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Kovoor is married and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He is also an avid sports fan who enjoys watching the Aggies and the Houston Texans play football. Dr. Kovoor is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Kovoor is currently accepting new patients.
A native of Council Bluff, Iowa, Dr. Becky Fredrickson earned her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering with highest distinction from Purdue University. As a Fulbright Scholar, she conducted biomedical research at the University of London before entering medical school. Dr. Fredrickson earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and a PhD in chemical engineering from Rice University. She completed an internship at Christus St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and an ophthalmology residency at the Baylor College of Medicine Cullen Eye Institute. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Frederickson practices comprehensive ophthalmology. She performs cataract surgery and treats glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, ocular infections and dry eye, as well as offering cosmetic ophthalmology treatments, including Botox, Juvederm and blepharoplasty (eyelid) surgery. Dr. Fredrickson is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Texas Ophthalmologic Association, the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association. She lives in Pearland with her husband, an electrical and robotics engineer at NASA, and their two children. Her family enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and are active members of their church. Dr. Fredrickson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Fredrickson is currently accepting new patients.
Charles Wykoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. 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. Dr. Wykoff is currently accepting new patients.
A native of Kansas, Dr. Fiaz Zaman earned both his undergraduate degree in biology and his medical degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. During medical school he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, an ophthalmology residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and fellowship training in glaucoma and anterior segment diseases at Houston Eye Associates. In practice since 1995, Dr. Zaman is board certified in ophthalmology. His primary clinical interests are cutting-edge surgical methods for the treatment of glaucoma and cataract, as well as refractive (LASIK) surgeries. He is also involved with clinical trials on new methods of treatment for ophthalmology patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Zaman’s practice philosophy is very patient-oriented. He strives to help his patients feel comfortable by taking the time to answer their questions and explain their ophthalmic conditions. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Zaman and his wife enjoy attending Houston Rockets games. Dr. Zaman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Zaman is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Richard Ou earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, where he was captain of the varsity swim team, and his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed a medical internship in San Francisco and his ophthalmology residency at Jules Stein Eye Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Ou, who is board certified in ophthalmology, focuses on comprehensive eye care. In practice since 1999, he is an expert in no-stitch, no-patch, small-incision cataract surgery that can eliminate the need for reading glasses. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Ou has served on the clinical faculty at Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and is currently an assistant clinical professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a surgical instructor for Baylor ophthalmology residents at the Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center. Dr. Ou has authored numerous journal articles, lectures regularly and conducts clinical trials. He belongs to the Texas Medical Association and Texas Ophthalmological Society and has served on the boards of directors of Mission for Vision, Chinese American Doctors’ Association of Houston and Houston Eye Associates Foundation. Dr. Ou is married and the father of three children. He is an avid golfer and coaches his daughters’ softball teams. Dr. Ou is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Ou is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Dr. Foroozan has published hundreds of manuscripts in the field of medicine. He is the current editor-in-chief of International Ophthalmology Clinics and has published several books in Ophthalmology including the widely read 7th edition of the Neuro-ophthalmology Review Manual. He is a reviewer for dozens of journals in the field of Ophthalmology and neuroscience, and has been an active contributor to Web MD since 2000. Dr. Foroozan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Foroozan is currently accepting new patients.
Ahmad Kheirkhah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kheirkhah is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Kheirkhah is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Adeel Shaikh earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical School in Karachi, Pakistan, followed by a year of internal medicine training at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati, where he served as chief resident, and received retina sub-specialty training at the Cincinnati Eye Institute at University Hospital of Cincinnati. Dr. Shaikh, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been in practice since 2003. He specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and treats all retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular diseases of the retina, vitreoretinal interface abnormalities (such as epiretinal membrane and macular hole), retinal detachment, ocular trauma and complications of anterior segment surgery. A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, Dr. Shaikh is actively involved in clinical research. He has presented at national and international meetings on topics including treatment of age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion and vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Shaikh is married and the father of two children. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing soccer. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
Caroline Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Alkek Eye Center
My clinical interests are in the restoration of vision lost due to corneal or anterior segment diseases or conditions. These problems can be due to either congenital (inherited) diseases or problems following surgery or trauma. Each patient is a unique individual with unique problems and circumstances and is treated a such. My areas of research involve corneal transplantation techniques and outcomes as well as ocular reconstruction techniques. Dr. Hamill is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Hamill is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Sumitra Khandelwal, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Sumitra Khandelwal 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. Khandelwal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Khandelwal is currently accepting new patients.
Edward Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D., M.S. is an Associate Professor at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Weikert received degrees in both electrical and biomedical engineering, and worked as a design engineer in the petroleum industry. He obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. During his ophthalmology residency, completed at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He completed his fellowship in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s John. A. Moran Eye Center. Dr. Weikert’s research interests include biomedical optics, anterior segment imaging, intraocular lens technology, and wavefront applications in cataract and refractive surgery. He is the Residency Program Director at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas. He is a recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Louis J. Girard Distinguished Alumni Award, the AAO Secretariat Award, the AAO Achievement Award, and has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” on an annual basis since 2008. ADD TO SHORTLIST BCMMYCHART. Dr. Weikert is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Weikert is currently accepting new patients.