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Peter Nixon

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

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25+

Years in Practice

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop 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