Dr. Malena Amato

5.0
50 ratings
OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Austin, TX
(512) 501-1010
Accepts Medicare

Location

12201 Renfert Way, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758
Accepting New Patients
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM MonCDT

Areas of Expertise

Ptosis Repair
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Orbital Surgery
Brow Lift
Facial Reconstruction
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About Me

Dr. Malena Amato is a board-certified oculoplastic facial surgeon in Austin, Texas, with over 20 years of medical experience. She has built her practice on a foundation of surgical artistry and compassionate, patient-first care. Her training includes Stanford and Georgetown Universities, and she completed an ASOPRS fellowship in oculoplastic and facial surgery. Dr. Amato specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic surgical techniques, aiming to provide patients with safe, comfortable experiences and excellent outcomes.

Dr. Amato believes in empowering patients through education and collaboration. She takes time to listen to each patient's concerns and works with them and their healthcare team to make informed decisions. In addition to her clinical practice at Eyelid & Facial Plastic Surgery Associates in Austin, she serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Dell Medical School. Her focus is on restoring beauty with function while providing warm, attentive care.

Training

  • Oculofacial Plastic Surgery ASOPRS

    Texas Ocuplastic Consultants

    Fellowship
  • Oculofacial Plastic Surgery ASOPRS

    University of Texas, San Antonio Health Sciences Center

    Fellowship
  • Surgery Internship

    Stanford Health Sciences Center

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Georgetown University Center for Sight

    Residency
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    Georgetown University

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Distinguished Woman Physicians, Texas

    2017

    Texas

  • Super Doctors, Texas Monthly

    2015

    Texas Monthly

  • Best Doctors, Austin Monthly

    2014

    Austin Monthly

  • Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award

    2014

    Academy of Ophthalmology

  • MRSA Community Benefit Grant

    2010

    MRSA

  • ASOPRS Research Award

    2008

    ASOPRS

  • Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award

    2006

    Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Pathology Award

    2006

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
K9479