Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Houston, TX
(713) 798-6100
Accepts Medicare

Location

1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Areas of Expertise

Cornea Transplantation
Refractive Surgery
Cornea Cross-Linking
Ectasia After LASIK
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About Me

Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Professor of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine's Cullen Eye Institute. She also serves as Medical Director for the Lions Eye Bank of Texas. Her clinical practice is centered on advanced surgical treatments of the cornea and lens, including corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures such as LASIK.

Dr. Khandelwal has particular expertise in managing complex conditions like keratoconus and ectasia after LASIK. She is actively involved in clinical research and national education, chairing the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Complex Cataract Surgery Committee and serving on the American Academy of Ophthalmology cataract committee. Patients seeking care for corneal diseases, cataracts, or refractive errors can expect a comprehensive evaluation and access to the latest surgical techniques under her guidance.

Training

  • Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery

    Minnesota Eye Consultants

    Fellowship
  • Emory University

    Ophthalmology

    Emory University

    Residency
  • University of Texas at Houston

    MD

    The University of Texas at San Antonio

    Medical School

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
p6988