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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.

Ophthalmology Leadership

J. William Harbour, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology

  • The David Bruton, Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology

Judy E. Kim, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Vice Chair, Faculty Practice
  • Medical Director, Clinical Research
  • Jean and Tom Walter Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology, in Honor of James P. McCulley, M.D.

David R. Weakley, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics

  • Vice Chair, Education

Preston H. Blomquist, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Associate Vice Chair, Education
  • Distinguished Teaching Professor

Angeline Wang, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Medical Director, Clinical Operations

William H. Waldrop, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Medical Director, North Dallas Ophthalmology

Michael Smith, O.D.

Faculty Associate

  • Chief, Optometric and Optical Services

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

Kevin K. Park, Ph.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience

  • Associate Vice Chair, Research

Katherine J. Wert, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Molecular Biology

  • Director, Basic Science Research Training

Kishan G. Patel, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Director, Residency Program

Rebecca Iris Chen, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Associate Director, Residency Program

Troy Gurney M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Associate Director, Residency Program

Jessica Thayer, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Director, Medical Student Education

Margaret Wang French, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    • Chief of Service, Parkland Clinic

Nhon T. Le, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    • Subspecialty Director, Parkland Clinic

Zachary M. Robertson, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Medical Director, Parkland Clinic
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