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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
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