Amit R. Bhatt, MD
- Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3230
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
5th Floor - Suite 510
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Amit R. Bhatt, MD
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.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Ophthalmology | 2011 |
| Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School | Residency | Ophthalmology | 2010 |
| University of Louisville Medical School | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2006 |
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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