Dr. Raul Membreno
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Raul F. Membreño, MD, MPH, is an ophthalmologist at San Antonio Eye Specialists, specializing in refractive and anterior segment surgery. He performs life-changing procedures such as LASIK, ICL, PRK, lens exchange, and advanced cataract surgery. His clinical focus also includes minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and manual small incision cataract surgery, delivering meticulous, patient-centered care to optimize visual outcomes.
Dr. Membreño attended The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with International Distinction from the Honors College. He pursued a Doctor of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio and a Master of Public Health at UT Health Houston School of Public Health. During medical school, he was honored with the Forland Award for Humanism in Medicine. His training continued with an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine/Baylor Scott & White, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Membreño further honed his research expertise as a fellow at the National Eye Institute through the NIH Medical Research Scholars Program.
Dr. Membreño has presented at prestigious conferences, such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, earning multiple travel grants and awards. He served as Advocacy Ambassador for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, collaborating with leaders to enhance eye care. His global health efforts include medical mission trips to Peru and Guatemala, where he performed manual small incision cataract surgeries. Driven by faith, integrity, and a passion for service, Dr. Membreño is dedicated to advancing ophthalmology through innovation and compassionate care. A native Spanish speaker with roots in Costa Rica, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing racquet sports, and supporting the NBA Spurs.
Training
Ophthalmology
2025Baylor College of Medicine/Baylor Scott & White
Residency
NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
2023National Eye Institute
FellowshipDoctor of Medicine (MD)
UT Health San Antonio
Medical SchoolMaster of Public Health (MPH)
UT Health Houston School of Public Health
Masters / PhDBachelor of Science with International Distinction from the Honors College
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Forland Award for Humanism in Medicine
2017
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- TX
- License Numbers
- V6063
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