Positions

Associate Professor

Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, US

Addresses

Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)

1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
roma.patel2@bcm.edu

Education

MD from Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

MBA from Rice University

Houston, Texas

Residency at University of California Davis Eye Center

Sacramento, California

Clinical Fellowship at Duke Eye Center

07/2015 - Durham, North Carolina

Glaucoma

Certifications

Fellow

American Board of Ophthalmology

Texas Medical Board

Alpha Omega Alpha

Medical Honor Society

Professional Interests

• Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
• Cataract surgery
• New Surgical Technologies

Professional Statement

I look forward to partnering with you in the management of your glaucoma and other eye conditions. My approach with patients is to put them at ease and give them an opportunity to share their concerns. Then, I make recommendations based on the best available literature and my personal experience. The ophthalmologist-patient relationship is one of continuity and I enjoy getting to know my patients.

My clinical interests include medical & surgical treatment for glaucoma in adults, and cataract surgery combined with glaucoma interventions including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery with the latest technology. I also have a special interest in treating underserved populations and medical leadership and administration.

Biography

Dr. Patel has many years of experience with advanced glaucoma interventions and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery to help patients reduce medication burden. She also serves as the Chief of Ophthalmology Service for Ben Taub Hospital where she treats very complicated glaucoma for the indigent population.

Dr. Patel has distinguished herself both as a clinician & as an educator while also earning rave patient reviews. She has a strong interest in resident surgical education and was awarded Surgical Teacher of the Year in 2021 at UC Davis Eye Center and the TNT Teaching Award in 2022 at Baylor College of Medicine. After her residency and a prestigious glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center, she was recruited back to California. She served as the Chief of Eye Care Services at the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Hospital and Assistant Professor at UC Davis Eye Center until she returned home to Houston, TX. She is a member of a number of professional organizations and has served in various leadership roles in the American Glaucoma Society (AGS) and American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The AAO has recognized Dr. Patel with an Achievement Award and Secretariat Award for her education and advocacy services to the organization and her peers.

Dr. Patel loves ophthalmology and teaching others about her field. She has given numerous lectures educating the eye care community and public at the national and international level. She is one of only 80 glaucoma specialists worldwide invited to be a faculty member of the Interventional Glaucoma Congress. But what truly brings her the most joy is the success and satisfaction of her patients.

Memberships

American Glaucoma Society

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Skills

Medical and laser treatment of glaucoma

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery

Cataract Surgery combined with Glaucoma management

Medical and Surgical Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma

Languages

Gujarati, Spanish