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Who We Are

UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to one of the premier centers in the world for ophthalmology patient care, laboratory research, and education. We are dedicated to improving the treatment of eye disease and preventing blindness.

More than 100,000 patients receive care at our outpatient faculty and teaching clinics each year, where we cover all ophthalmic subspecialties. For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in ophthalmology. Our department is looking forward to the future and expanding ophthalmic knowledge and its applications.

Ophthalmology Leadership

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J. William Harbour, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology

      The David Bruton, Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology
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Judy E. Kim, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology

      Jean and Tom Walter Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology, in Honor of James P. McCulley, M.D.
    Vice Chair, Education
    Medical Director, Clinical Research
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Preston H. Blomquist, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology

    Distinguished Teaching Professor
    Associate Vice Chair, Education
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George C. Thorne, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

      Vice Chair, Clinical Faculty Practice
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W. Matthew Petroll, Ph.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering

      Vice Chair, Research
        Dr. W. Maxwell Thomas Chair in Ophthalmology
          Chair, Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering
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Richard Hession, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

      Director, Residency Program
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Kishan G. Patel, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Associate Director, Residency Program
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Angeline Wang, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

      Director, Medical Student Education
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