Dr. Amy Schefler, MD
Ophthalmologist
17350 St. Luke's Way, 120, The Woodlands, TX 77384
At a glance
Accepts 21 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Cornell University
Works at Retina Consultants of Houston
3 office locations
Speaks English
5.00
4 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
Great staffs, love them
I feel very comfortable & trust my Dr. & staff in this office.especially Dr. Schefler & her whole staffs.
More than 1 year agoRC
Office locations
1
1.
Retina Consultants of Houston
17350 St. Luke's Way, 120, The Woodlands, TX, 77384
2
2.
Retina Consultants of Houston
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., G205, Katy, TX, 77494
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3.
Retina Consultants of Houston
6560 Fannin St, 750, Houston, TX, 77030
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Retinal detachment
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Hypertensive retinopathy
Age-related macular degeneration
Retinal detachment
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
More about Dr. Amy Schefler, MD
Dr. Amy Schefler grew up in New York City and graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with Highest Distinction in Behavioral Neuroscience. She received her medical degree from Cornell University with Honors and was awarded the Dean's Research Award and the Edward Norton Prize, awarded to the student with the best performance entering the field of ophthalmology. Dr. Schefler completed a one-year pre-residency fellowship with ocular oncologist David Abramson, M.D. at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and spent time learning from world-renowned ocular oncologists Carol and Jerry Shields, M.D. at Wills Eye Institute. Dr. Schefler then completed her ophthalmology residency, vitreoretinal surgery fellowship, and a third ocular oncology fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the top-rated eye hospital in the country.
She was awarded a Heed Ophthalmic Award, a Society of Heed Fellows Award, and the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award, the nation's highest honor for a retina surgery fellow. Following fellowship, Dr. Schefler served on the Bascom Palmer faculty as Chief Resident and Co-Director of Ocular Trauma, followed by two years on the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology performing vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology surgery. Dr. Schefler's research is focused on tumors of the eye in children and adults and she is the author of 50 peer-reviewed publications, 11 book chapters, and over 40 national and international meeting presentations. She serves as a reviewer for 20 major ophthalmic journals.
Dr. Schefler is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the International Society of Ocular Oncology. She is a Clinical Voluntary Assistant Professor at Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital.
She is fluent in Spanish and spends her free time with her husband and two children.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Cornell University
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Residency in Opthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Fellowship in Ocular Oncology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Ocular Oncology)
Yale University (Bachelor's)
Practice
Retina Consultants of Houston
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Specialists
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Heed Opthalmic Award
Society of Heed Fellows Award
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1609079367
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
5.00
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4 reviews
Most relevant
This was my first visit, but I am very pleased so far!
December 12, 2013Ethlyn J.Verified patient
Great staffs, love them
I feel very comfortable & trust my Dr. & staff in this office.especially Dr. Schefler & her whole staffs.
More than 1 year agoRC
The best MD visit I ever had.
April 19, 2013Initials hidden
Very nice staff too!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
What practice does Dr. Amy Schefler work with?
Dr. Amy Schefler works with Retina Consultants of Houston.
Where is Dr. Amy Schefler's office located?
Dr. Amy Schefler has 3 office locations, including in Houston, Katy, and The Woodlands, view full addresses on Dr. Schefler's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Schefler have?
Dr. Amy Schefler is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What languages does Dr. Amy Schefler speak?
Dr. Amy Schefler speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Amy Schefler in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Amy Schefler. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.