Not accepting new patients
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon at Whitsett Vision Group in Houston and a clinical associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
She earned her medical degree with honors from Baylor College of Medicine, completed her residency at Baylor’s Cullen Eye Institute, where she was chief resident, and completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She has more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, including recent research on corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, and is a past president of Houston Ophthalmology Women.
Dr. Al-Mohtaseb performs cataract surgery with premium lenses, LASIK, PRK and ICL, presbyopia correction, DSEK and DMEK corneal transplants, cross-linking and lens exchange.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Female
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (713) 365-9099
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scars and corneal edema
- Infectious keratitis
- Pterygium
- Dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
Procedures Performed
- DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
- DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
- Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Corneal cross-linking
- Pterygium removal with tissue graft
- Cataract surgery
- Superficial keratectomy
Credentials
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Education & Training
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Medical School2009
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine with honors
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Residency
Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine
Ophthalmology, Chief Resident
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Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Houston Methodist Hospital
Admitting privileges, Houston, TX
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Baylor College of Medicine
Teaching faculty, Houston, TX
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb?
Call Whitsett Vision Group at (713) 365-9099 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb specialize in?
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.
Where does Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb practice?
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb sees patients at Whitsett Vision Group, 1237 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77055.
Is Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb accepting new patients?
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb speak?
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb affiliated with?
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine.
Where did Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb train?
Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb studied medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and completed residency at Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine.
About This Profile
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