Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Kartik Kumar is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. He joined Pediatric Eye Care of North Texas after serving as the Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, where he was awarded the Dean’s Teaching Award and was selected as Teacher of the Year by ophthalmology residents. Dr. Kumar has numerous publications and was recognized as one of Houston’s magazine “Top Docs” in ophthalmology.
His research interests include visual development, amblyopia, and the treatment of strabismus. Dr. Kumar is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. He was featured on the TLC show “OutDaughtered,” performing strabismus surgery on one of the quintuplets.
Training
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Children's National Hospital
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of Kansas Medical Center
Residency
Medical Degree
University of Texas Southwestern
Medical School
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a biochemistry concentration and Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
WashU in St. Louis
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Magna Cum Laude
WashU in St. Louis
Dean’s Teaching Award
UTHealth
Teacher of the Year
Ophthalmology Residents at UTHealth
Top Docs in Ophthalmology
Houston Magazine
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- TX
- License Numbers
- p4972
