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6551 Harris Pkwy200Fort Worth, TX 76132
Phone+1 817-423-1800
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Summary
- Derek Sears, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Fort Worth, TX, currently practicing at Nethery Eye Associates. He completed his residency and was a Chief Resident in Ophthalmology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson after an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital. He holds a medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a BS in Biology, cum laude, from Texas Tech University. His clinical expertise includes functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty, yag laser iridotomy, yag capsulotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty, manual and femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgeries, and facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Sears has contributed to research, with publications such as a study on ocular motor signatures in multiple sclerosis cited 22 times. His accolades include being named a Banner Health Hero in 2020.
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 2021 - 2021- University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Ophthalmology, 2018 - 2021
John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)Internship, Transitional Year, 2017 - 2018
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of MedicineClass of 2017
Texas Tech UniversityBS, Biology, Cum laude, 2009 - 2012
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2026
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Banner Health Hero Banner Health, 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 23 citationsOcular motor signatures of cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosisJoanne Fielding, Meaghan Clough, Shin C. Beh, Lynette Millist, Derek Sears
Nature Reviews. Neurology. 2015-11-01
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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