Dr. Nhon Le

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Dallas, TX

Areas of Expertise

Cornea and External Eye Diseases
Refractive & Cataract Surgery
Refractive and Complex Cataract Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery
Refractive Laser Surgery
Refractive Surgery, Including LASIK

About Me

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.

Training

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Cornea & External Diseases

    2024

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    2023

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Medical School

    2019

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Young Ophthalmic Leaders Award

    2024

    AECOS and CEDARS/ASPENS

  • Fellow of the Year Award

    2024

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

  • Stephen N. Schindler Award for High Ethical and Humane Standards

    2023

    Baylor College of Medicine

  • Chief Resident of Ophthalmology Residency Program

    2023

    Cullen Eye Institute

  • Resident Excellence Award

    2022

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation

  • Best Quality Improvement Presentation

    2021

    Residents’ Day Presentations, Cullen Eye Institute

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
V1166

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