Dr. Asad Abbas, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Asad Abbas, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

A seasoned ophthalmologist, Dr. Abbas is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital in Houston, Texas. He can also be found on staff at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

A 260-bed facility, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, located adjacent to The Houston Heights, has provided award-winning care to families in the community for over 50 years. More than 600 affiliated doctors provide a wide range of medical specialties, including heart and vascular, cancer treatment, total joint replacement, rehabilitation and women's care.

A native of Pakistan, Dr. Abbas earned his medical degree from the Aga Khan University Medical College in 1989. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his internship and residency in ophthalmology at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in 1994. Finally, he completed his fellowship in cornea & external diseases at the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1999.

With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology and cornea & external diseases by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Speaking multiple languages, Dr. Abbas is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish.

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