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Shikha Yadav, O.D., FAAO

Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine

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Position

Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology-Departmental
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX US

Address

Jamail Specialty Care Center- Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)
1977 Butler Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
(713) 798-6100
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Certifications

  • Texas Optometry Board
    Glaucoma/Ocular Therapeutics

  • National Board of Examiners in Optometry
    Board Certified in Optometry

Education

  • OD from University of Houston-College of Optometry
    Houston United States

  • Residency at Baltimore Veterans Affairs
    Baltimore, Maryland United States

  • BSc from Texas A&M University
    College Station United States

Language

  • English
  • Hindi

Gender

  • Female

Professional Statement

Dr. Shikha Yadav received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from University of Houston College of Optometry. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with minors in Business and Psychology from Texas A & M University. Dr. Yadav completed a residency in ocular disease at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. During her residency, she completed a five-month clinical rotation at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition, she worked with private practices in the areas of retina, glaucoma, refractive surgery management, and specialty contact lenses applications on eyes with keratoconus and irregular corneas. Dr. Yadav is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry with plans to be a diplomate in anterior segment disease and glaucoma. Dr. Yadav's clinical interests include comprehensive eye care with special interests in refractive surgery co-management and ophthalmic manifestations of systemic diseases, including hypertension and diabetes.

Professional Achievements

  • That's the Way Award
    BCM (09/2017)
  • Fellow of American Academy of Optometry

Professional Interests

  • Co-management of cataract and refractive surgeries including LASIK, PRK, ICL and corneal inlay
  • Medical management of glaucoma
  • Dry eye disease
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic eye care
  • Adult primary eye care and contact lenses
  • Corneal and external eye disorders

Physician Specialties

  • Optometry

Professional Specialties

  • Optometry

Memberships

  • American Optometric Association
  • Texas Optometric Association
  • American Academy of Optometry
  • Harris County Optometric Society