

Ophthalmology
Peter Nixon, MD
Austin, TX
Born and raised in South Africa, Dr. Nixon moved to the United States with his family at the age of 14. He attended high school in Huntsville, Alabama, and later graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Earning a medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, Dr. Nixon received additional training in ophthalmology while studying in Zurich, Switzerland, before completing his internship at the Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. His ophthalm
25+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Retinal DiseasesDiabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationVitreoretinal SurgeryIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal Detachment
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- St David's Medical Center
Experience
25+ years in practice