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Malena Amato, MD, Ophthalmology, Austin, TX

MalenaM.AmatoMD

Ophthalmology Austin, TX

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Eyelid & Facial Plastic Surgery Associates

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Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Boston College
    Boston CollegeBS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992
  • Oxford University
    Oxford UniversityNo degree, 1990 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1998 - 2006
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors, Austin, TX 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
  • Best Doctors of America 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prevalence and distribution of VZV in temporal arteries of patients with giant cell arteritis  
    Gilden D, White T, Khmeleva N, Heintzman A, Choe A, Boyer PJ, Grose C, Carpenter JE, Rempel A, Bos N, Kandasamy B, Lear-Kaul K, Holmes DB, Bennett JL, Cohrs RJ, Mahali..., Neurology, 1/1/2015
  • Broad Fascia Lata Fixation Enhances Frontalis Suspension  
    DeMartelaere SL, Blaydon SM, Cruz AV, Amato MM, Shore JW, Ophthalm Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2007
  • Hyaluronic Acid Gel (Restylane) Filler for Facial Rhytids: Lessons Learned from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Recontructive Surgery Member Treatment ...  
    McCracken MS, Khan JA, Wulc AE, Holds JB, Fante RG, Migliori ME, Ebroon DA, Amato MM, Silkiss RZ, Patel BC, Ophthalm Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Trends in MRSA Infections of the Eye and Orbit: A Large Multicenter Study
    Amato M, Piluek J, Merchant M, Walvick M, Pershing S, Tanaka, S, American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 1/1/2011
  • Aesthetic Challenges in Eyebrow Reconstruction
    Connor M, Amato M, Blaydon S, Shore S, Scientific Symposium of the American Society of Ophthalmic Pastic and Reconstructive Surgery meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2010
  • Trends in Ophthalmic Manifestations of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in a Pediatric Population
    Amato M, Walvick M, Pershing S, Tanaka, S, Scientific Symposium of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Complex Orbito-Facial Repair after Cosmetic Surgery 
    Squaw Valley, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Cases in ptosis surgery 
    Austin - 1/1/2016
  • Complications and Treatment of Lower Eyelid Retraction 
    Squaw Valley, CA - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Reduce Scarring with 5-FU 
    Amato M, Blaydon S, Douglas R, Eye Net Magazine from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
    1/1/2011
  • Eliminate Signs of Aging with Eyelid Surgery 
    Amato, MM, Your Health Magazine
    Anne Arundel Country, MD - 1/1/2003
  • All About Botox 
    Amato MM, Your Health Magazine
    Anne Arundel Country, MD - 1/1/2002
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Professional Memberships