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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

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

Preston H. Blomquist, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology

    Distinguished Teaching Professor
    Associate Vice Chair, Education

Angeline Wang, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

      Medical Director, Clinical Operations

William H. Waldrop, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

      Medical Director, UT Southwestern Ophthalmology at North Dallas

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

Richard Hession, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Director, Residency Program

Kishan G. Patel, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Associate Director, Residency Program

Jessica Thayer, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

      Director, Medical Student Education