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Dr. Dora Cantu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Dora Cantu, MD
3.5 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Dora Cantu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Dora Cantu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Dora Cantu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Dora Cantu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Cantu has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Retinal Ischemia and Allergic Conjunctivitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cantu received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cantu also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cantu is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Retinal Ischemia
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Nearsightedness
Retinal Ischemia
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Houston Area HMO-Standard
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    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 R C Optical
    1740 W 27th St Ste 180, Houston, TX 77008
  2. 2 Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77008

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3.5
Based on 13 Reviews
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Apr 11, 2024
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Judith Fernandes in Houston,Texas — Apr 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dora Cantu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cantu's profile.

Dr. Cantu frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Retinal Ischemia and Allergic Conjunctivitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dora Cantu, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dora Cantu, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX