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Shazia Ali, MD, is an ophthalmologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Greater Houston, Texas. Backed by parents who inspired a love of education and emphasized achieving excellence, Dr. Ali pursued ophthalmology and surgery because she enjoys the challenge of precision required to achieve excellent outcomes for her patients. Her areas of expertise range from pediatric to adult eye disease. She enjoys treating complex eye conditions in the front of the eye such as cataracts, cornea conditions, and glaucoma and has a particular interest in surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, corneal transplants, secondary lens implants, and procedures to address strabismus, iris repair, and eye trauma. Dr. Ali especially enjoys seeing how pleased her patients are when they are able to see better after treatment or surgery. Dr. Ali earned her Doctor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in 2013. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2017, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital in 2018. She then completed a second fellowship in cornea and external disease at Cizik Eye Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2019. She joined Kelsey-Seybold as a board-certified ophthalmologist in September 2024. Dr. Ali is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Nhon Le is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in refractive and complex cataract surgery, anterior segment surgery, and cornea and external eye diseases. Dr. Le earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at Baylor’s Cullen Eye Institute, where he was Chief Resident. He received advanced fellowship training in cornea and external diseases, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where he earned the Fellow of the Year Award. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024. Dr. Le’s professional interests include clinical and surgical education, mentorship, and research in surgical outcomes and infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. He has delivered presentations and published peer-reviewed academic articles related to his areas of expertise. Outside of work, he enjoys trying new restaurants, playing basketball and tennis, and lifting weights.

Dr. Karima S. Khimani is a board-certified ophthalmologist and corneal specialist who returned home to San Antonio to provide advanced medical and surgical eye care. Her expertise includes premium cataract surgery, refractive procedures such as LASIK, PRK, and ICL, and the full spectrum of corneal transplantation—DMEK, DSAEK, PKP, and DALK—as well as pterygium removal and Boston Keratoprosthesis. In addition to surgery, Dr. Khimani manages dry eye disease, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, ocular surface injuries, and corneal dystrophies. She completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, with earlier training at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas at Austin. Patients value her precise, compassionate care and breadth of corneal expertise.

Jamie Alexander, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Cornea Associates of Texas who focuses on the medical and surgical care of the cornea and anterior segment. She is known for a warm, collaborative style and for taking time to explain each diagnosis and treatment option so patients can make confident decisions. Patients see her in the Dallas and Plano offices for vision correction, cataract solutions, and advanced corneal procedures. Dr. Alexander graduated summa cum laude in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California and earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine, where she was elected to AOA. She completed ophthalmology residency at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute (University of Colorado). Recognized by Newsweek among the "175 Best Ophthalmologists in the United States," she was also named Best in Collin County by D Magazine in 2025. Outside the clinic she enjoys the outdoors, live music, traveling, and time with her family.

Dr. Guadalupe Torres is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Berkeley Eye Center serving patients across Southeast Houston. He specializes in complex anterior segment and corneal surgery, including advanced keratoplasty techniques and challenging lens and iris repair. Dr. Torres is trained in DMEK and DSAEK endothelial transplants, full-thickness PKP, and lamellar DALK procedures, and he handles difficult anterior segment problems such as secondary IOL exchange and iris suturing. A Houston-area native, he completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, an internal medicine internship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas-Houston, and a cornea and external diseases fellowship at the University of Iowa, a world-renowned eye hospital. Patients value his welcoming manner, clear explanations, and commitment to high-quality, community-focused care.

Dr. Morgan Fredell is a cornea and external disease specialist at UT Physicians/Robert Cizik Eye Clinic in the Texas Medical Center. She treats the full spectrum of ocular surface disease and anterior segment problems, and offers advanced options tailored to each patient’s needs—from optimizing the tear film and contact lens comfort to performing complex corneal procedures when needed. Patients appreciate her careful exams, practical guidance on daily eye care, and thoughtful discussion of surgical timing and recovery. Dr. Fredell earned her MD at Baylor College of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest Baptist, and pursued fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She also completed graduate studies at Rice University. Working closely with optometry and subspecialty colleagues, she provides seamless co-management before and after procedures so patients can return quickly to work and family life.

Dr. Alejandro Arboleda is a cornea and cataract specialist whose practice spans corneal transplantation, ocular surface disease, and advanced lens surgery. He treats keratoconus and corneal ectasia, infectious keratitis, pterygium, and complex corneal scars, and offers endothelial and full-thickness transplant options alongside modern cataract surgery tailored to each patient’s visual goals. An assistant professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Arboleda completed residency at Stanford University and a clinical fellowship at the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation. He earned his MD at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he also completed BS and MS degrees in biomedical engineering. His professional interests include PKP, DALK, DSAEK, and DMEK, corneal crosslinking for keratoconus, keratoprosthesis care, and secondary IOL solutions for aphakia. Patients can expect thoughtful explanations and a step-by-step plan that balances surgical precision with long-term ocular surface health.

Dr. Aman Mittal is a board-certified ophthalmologist at UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute who cares for patients with corneal disease and complex cataracts. He specializes in corneal transplantation, corneal cross-linking, refractive and complex cataract surgery, laser vision correction, anterior segment reconstruction, and intraocular lens exchange. As an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Ophthalmology, he combines advanced surgical techniques with a warm, collaborative style so patients understand their options and feel confident in each step of care. Dr. Mittal earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California after graduating magna cum laude in biomedical engineering from Duke University. He completed an internal medicine internship at Adventist Health White Memorial, an ophthalmology residency at McGovern Medical School in Houston, and a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. His interests include using healthcare technology to streamline care, and he is active in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Jordan Comstock is a cornea specialist at Cornea Associates of Texas who performs advanced forms of corneal transplantation, including DMEK, DSEK, and penetrating keratoplasty. She is also trained in refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), complex cataract procedures, and secondary lens placement, and provides comprehensive care for ocular surface diseases. A Corpus Christi native, Dr. Comstock completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and received her medical degree from UT Health San Antonio. She returned to Vanderbilt Eye Institute for ophthalmology residency, serving as chief resident, and then completed a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She looks forward to partnering with patients across North Texas to achieve their goals of vision and comfort.

Dr. Andrew C. Bowman is a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery specialist at Cornea Associates of Texas. He performs advanced corneal transplantation techniques including endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK) and penetrating keratoplasty, and he offers a full spectrum of refractive options such as LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL. In addition to complex cataract surgery, he is experienced in secondary lens placement and the medical and surgical management of ocular surface disease. Dr. Bowman graduated from Baylor University and earned his M.D. at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He completed a transitional internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida (serving as Chief Resident), and fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He is known for a service-oriented mindset and clear, compassionate counseling.

Karl M. Andersen, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the front of the eye—cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. He provides comprehensive consultations and surgical care, offering a full range of options from LASIK and ICL to advanced cataract surgery and corneal transplantation. Dr. Andersen focuses on matching each patient’s goals with the safest, most effective procedure, and he takes time to explain risks, benefits, and realistic outcomes. His clinical interests include partial- and full-thickness corneal transplantation, ocular surface tumor evaluation and removal, and pterygium surgery. Dr. Andersen also speaks medical Spanish, helping him connect with a broader range of patients. He is committed to evidence-based care and brings fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery to every case.

Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin is a cornea and external diseases specialist at UT Health San Antonio, caring for patients with complex problems affecting the front surface of the eye. She completed medical school, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship training at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where she developed expertise in advanced corneal surgery and ocular surface reconstruction. At UT Health Physicians she sees patients across multiple locations in San Antonio, providing both routine and tertiary-level care. Dr. Latifiyaghin’s clinical interests include corneal transplantation and endothelial keratoplasty, treatment of corneal infections and scarring, management of pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, and comprehensive care for dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. She is actively involved in research on ocular surface disease, corneal graft outcomes, and innovative biomaterials for conjunctival reconstruction, and has authored peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Cornea, Biomaterials, and the Journal of Current Ophthalmology. Patients appreciate her calm, thorough explanations and her focus on protecting comfort, clarity, and long-term vision.