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Dr. Thomas Walters, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Thomas Walters, MD
4.4 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Walters, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.
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Dr. Thomas Walters, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Thomas Walters, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Thomas Walters, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX. Dr. Walters currently practices at Texan Eye and are affiliated with Ascension Seton Northwest, Dell Children's Medical Center and Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. Dr. Walters has experience treating conditions like Senile Cataracts, Cataract and Astigmatism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Walters received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Walters' office accepts new patients. Dr. Walters also speaks Danish and Spanish. Dr. Walters is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Astigmatism
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Astigmatism
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Equatorial Staphyloma
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Refractive Error
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • American Republic
  • Preferred PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)

Locations

  1. 1 Main Central
    5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
  2. 2 Texan Eye PA
    1700 S Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78746
    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
  3. 3 Burnet Eye Care
    2801 S Water St, Burnet, TX 78611
  4. 4 Texan Eye PA
    5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
  5. 5 Liberty Hill Eye Associates LLC
    14370 W State Highway 29 Ste 8, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walters
4.4
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Aug 27, 2024
A kind, knowledgeable and professional doctor . He explained options , costs and likely results so that I have a better picture of this procedure .A pleasure dealing with people like him !
Michel Thibault — Aug 27, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Danish
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Scott White Memorial Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Walters, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walters' profile.

Dr. Walters frequently treats the following conditions: Senile Cataracts, Cataract and Astigmatism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Walters, MD is affiliated with Ascension Seton Northwest, Dell Children's Medical Center and Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Walters, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Seton Northwest

    11113 Research Blvd, Austin, TX

  • Dell Children's Medical Center

    4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX

  • Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas

    1500 Red River St, Austin, TX