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Dr. Matthew Benz, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Matthew Benz, MD
4.4 (32 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Benz, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Matthew Benz, MD
4.4 (32 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Benz, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 53
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Benz, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Benz graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1997 and completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.Dr. Matthew Benz, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Houston, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Benz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Benz has experience treating conditions like Retinal Dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Benz received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Benz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Benz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Benz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Eye Pain
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Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Laser Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthSmart
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Superior Health Plan
  • PacifiCare Health Systems
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Advantra
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Aetna
  • Opticare
  • Molina
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Employers Health Network
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • UniCare
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC
    4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
  3. 3 Office
    21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 630, Cypress, TX 77429
  4. 4 Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC
    400 Bypass Ln Ste 105, Livingston, TX 77351

Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
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5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Jun 22, 2021
I have been a patient of Dr. Benz since emergency detached retina surgery. He saved most of my vision and handled mist of the issues over the last two decades. He is a superb Dr. Post covid, his waiting room time has improved tremendously. Very courteous staff now.
Steve Menegaz — Jun 22, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Illinois Mas
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer E
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Benz frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Benz, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Benz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX