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Michael Yen, MD, Ophthalmology, Houston, TX, Ben Taub General Hospital

MichaelT.YenMD

Ophthalmology Houston, TX

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Professor and The Sarah Campbell Blaffer Chair in Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Michael T. Yen, MD, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. A fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City followed.

    Dr. Yen is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine. He also holds the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Chair in Ophthalmology, is Medical Director of the Alkek Eye Center, and is Co-Director of Baylor College of Medicine Aesthetics. He has been Principal Investigator in various research trials, authored over 125 peer-reviewed journal publications, and edited three books on aesthetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery.

    Dr. Yen is the recipient of a number of awards, including, in 2013, the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • Beaumont Health (Dearborn & Taylor)
    Beaumont Health (Dearborn & Taylor)Internship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1996 - 1997
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ASOPRS Research Award American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
  • Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
  • Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatments for Ocular Adnexal Lymphoma  
    Michael Yen, MD, Ophthalmology

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