Dr. Wasim Samara

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Garland, TX

Areas of Expertise

About Me

Dr. Wasim Samara is a board-certified ophthalmologist focused exclusively on diseases of the retina and vitreous. He cares for people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, retinal tears, and retinal detachments, offering both medical and surgical treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. During his vitreoretinal fellowship he completed extensive operative training and performed more than one thousand procedures, gaining broad experience with both complex repairs and routine cases. After training, he practiced in North Carolina before moving to Texas to establish Envision Retina, where he strives to deliver attentive, timely care close to home.

Dr. Samara’s background includes research fellowships in ocular oncology and vitreoretinal diseases at Wills Eye Hospital and clinical training at Virginia Commonwealth University following medical school at the University of Jordan. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in leading journals, and he is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. Patients value his clear explanations, calm approach, and commitment to partnering in decisions that protect and restore sight.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery

    University of Alabama – Retina Specialists of Alabama

    Fellowship
  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Research in Ocular Oncology

    Wills Eye Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Research in Vitreoretinal Diseases

    Wills Eye Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Ophthalmology

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Residency
  • MD

    University of Jordan

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
U9656

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