Dr. Marc Gold, OD, Houston, TX | Optometrist

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Overall rating

4.87

About Dr. Marc Gold

Dr. Marc Gold completed his Optometry training in 1985 from the University Of Houston College Of Optometry. In 1996 he became certified and in 2001 became glaucoma certified. Dr. Gold has extensive training in detecting and treating diseases of the eye. His offices have the technology to allow him to treat eye conditions that only specialists have been able to treat in the past. Dr Gold was born and grew up in Houston and has been immersed in optometry his entire life. His father is one of the original owners of a Texas State Optical which is still open & has been thriving for 57 years. Dr. Gold continues to donate his time, as well as glasses to kids in need of visual help. In the last 8 years he has seen & made glasses for over 1000 patients that are a part of the Eye Care for Kids program. He also has a close relationship with the local school nurses, to ensure that all kids have the opportunity to do well in school due to their corrective lenses. Dr. Gold is happily married to his wife, Syndy, & has four kids. Kyle, in 11th grade, Kelsey, a freshmen in college, Michael a junior at UofH, & Josh, a senior at UofH.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Retinal Detachment

Routine Eye Exam

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

Office location

Gold Eye Care Shotwell

711 Shotwell St, Houston, TX 77020

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Education and background

Practice names

Gold Eye Care Shotwell

Education and training

University of Houston College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1225040678

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Overall rating

4.87

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What practice does Dr. Marc Gold work with?

Dr. Marc Gold works with Gold Eye Care Shotwell.

Where is Dr. Marc Gold's office located?

Dr. Marc Gold's office is located at 711 Shotwell St, Houston, TX 77020.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Marc Gold?

Dr. Marc Gold frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Marc Gold on their profile.