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Dr. Dora Cantu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
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Dr. Dora Cantu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Dora Cantu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Cantu graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Dr. Dora Cantu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX and has 36 years experience. Dr. Cantu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Cantu has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness and Retinal Ischemia 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. Dr. Cantu's 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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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Nearsightedness
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Nearsightedness
Retinal Ischemia
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Nearsightedness
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Eye Infections
Chalazion
Eyelid Spasm
Pterygium
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Hole
Migraine
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Miosis
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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    Blue Advantage HMO
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  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Houston Area HMO-Standard
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    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
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  • SureFit Houston HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 R C Optical
    1740 W 27th St Ste 180, Houston, TX 77008
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3.5
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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
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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 and Retinal Ischemia. 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