Ophthalmology

Sami Dahr, MD

Director, Retina Division

Dr. Sami Dahr, MD, is a retina specialist and ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas, serving as director of the retina division in the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at McGovern Medical School. He specializes in treating complex posterior segment diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and eye trauma. With expertise in retinal disease and uveitis, he manages conditions such as iridocycliti

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD, 1999)
Internship: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (Internal Medicine, 2000)
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2003)
Fellowship: National Eye Institute (Medical Retina, Uveitis and Ocular Immunology, 2005)
Fellowship: Cincinnati Eye Institute (Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ocular Oncology, 2006)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationEye DiseaseIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal DetachmentRetinal Disease & AMDUveitis & Ocular InflammationRetinal Diseases

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Harris Health System
Robert Cizik Eye Clinic
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
OakBend Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Dahr treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Dahr accept Aetna insurance?

Sami Dahr's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Dahr practice?

Sami Dahr practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Harris Health System, and Robert Cizik Eye Clinic.

What does Dr. Dahr specialize in?

Sami Dahr is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous and Uveitis & Ocular Immunology.

How long has Dr. Dahr been practicing?

Sami Dahr has 27+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Dahr's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD, 1999); Internship: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (Internal Medicine, 2000); Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2003).