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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
The Woodlands
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Phone: 832-822-3230
Fax: 832-825-4776
Address
6701 Fannin Street, 5th Floor - Suite 510
Houston, TX 77030
Amit R. Bhatt, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Ophthalmology | 2011 |
| UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School | Residency | Ophthalmology | 2010 |
| New York Methodist Hospital | Internship | Emergency Medicine | 2007 |
| University of Louisville School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2006 |
About
Dr. Bhatt's research interests are in the area of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). He is especially interested in the role of VEGF-inhibitors in the treatment of severe ROP. He serves as head of the Texas Children's Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ROP screening programs, as well as head of the Texas Children's Hospital Emergency and Inpatient Pediatric Ophthalmology consultation service, and also provides medical and surgical services for all aspects of outpatient pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Association of Ophthalmology | Member |
| American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus | Member |
| American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin | Member |
| American Medical Association | Member |
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