Cataract Surgery SpecialistsPage 11

253 verified specialists treating cataract surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include University Health Truman Medical Center, Medical City Surgery Fort Worth, and Memorial Hermann. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Timothy Walline, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Leawood, KS30+ years1+ pubs

Cataract & Anterior Segment

Robert Warren, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Fort Worth, TX30+ years

Refractive Surgery (LASIK)

Chia-Kai Chu, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX10+ years6+ pubs

Glaucoma

Katie Keck, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist

Ophthalmology

Columbia, SC10+ years20+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Richa Singh, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Olympia Fields, IL20+ years

Cornea & External Disease

Marc Hirsch, MD

Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Mequon, WI20+ years

Cornea & External Disease

Steven Fogarty, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Wichita, KS4+ pubs

Retina & VitreousCataract & Anterior Segment

Lucy Bailey, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX10+ years11+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Matthew Phillips, M.D.

Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, RGB Cataract & Lasik

Ophthalmology

Durant, OK10+ years

Cataract & Anterior Segment

Kevin Shen, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX9 years5+ pubs

Glaucoma

Kristi Kozlov, LLC

Ophthalmology

Buffalo Grove, IL30+ years

Cornea & External Disease

Christopher Hood, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years

Cornea & External Disease

Sameer Khan, MD

Ophthalmology

Seattle, WA20+ years

Cornea & External Disease

Harold Schneider, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Pinehurst, NC10+ pubs

Craig Kuglen, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Conroe, TX30+ years2+ pubs

Cornea & External Disease

Jeffrey Whitman, M.D.

President and Chief Surgeon, Key-Whitman Eye Center

Ophthalmology

Dallas, TX30+ years

Refractive Surgery (LASIK)

Charles Yang, MD

Chief of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Mequon, WI30+ years

Glaucoma

Caroline Schmidt, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX15+ years

Glaucoma

Nan Wang, M. D.

Clinical Associate Professor and Walter and Ruth Sterling Professor in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX30+ years

Cornea & External Disease

Ghanshyam Patel, MD

Ophthalmology

Sugar Land, TX30+ years3+ pubs

Cornea & External Disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of cataract surgery specialists built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cataract Surgery as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.

What should I look for when choosing a cataract surgery specialist?

Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for cataract surgery depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.

Are these cataract surgery specialists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What is Cataract Surgery?

Cataract Surgery is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches cataract surgery care.

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