Dr. William Lipsky M.D.
Ophthalmologist
555 E MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WEBSTER TX, 77598About
Dr. William Lipsky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lipsky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lipsky can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lipsky can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
New York Medical College
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1970
New York Medical College 1970
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. William Lipsky M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can an ophthalmologist perform cataract surgery?
Only ophthalmologists who are licensed MD's and have completed a residency in ophthalmology perform cataract surgery. No other physicians perform cataract surgery. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- NASA Consultant, has worked to give refractive surgery procedures to astronauts -
- Local public speaking -
- Chief of Ophthalmology, Christus St. John Hospital -
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Society Memberships
- International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work and a great office staff
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Sailing, Flying, Running
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Cataracts and Refractive Surgery, Journal of Ophthalmology
Dr. William Lipsky M.D.'s Practice location
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