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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 48
Dr. Amy Schefler, MD
4.4 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 48
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Amy Schefler, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Schefler graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2002 and completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.Dr. Amy Schefler, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX and has 22 years experience. Dr. Schefler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Schefler has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Eye Melanoma and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schefler received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Schefler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schefler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Pain
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Leukocoria
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Uveal Melanoma
Iridectomy
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Blue Advantage HMO
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    Blue Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 524-3434
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC
    400 Bypass Ln Ste 105, Livingston, TX 77351
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 327-8733
  3. 3 Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC
    4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 524-3434
  4. 4 Office
    23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd Ste G205, Katy, TX 77494
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 524-3434
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schefler
4.4
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 19, 2019
I get a shot in my left eye every three months. I really like Dr. Schefler and the way she treats me and the ease of getting the shot. I prefer her to any other doctor on the staff
James Pillows — Sep 19, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UCLA|University of California at Los Angeles
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amy Schefler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schefler's profile.

Dr. Schefler frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Eye Melanoma and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amy Schefler, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Amy Schefler, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX