Stephen Pflugfelder, M.D.

Professor and James and Margaret Elkins Chair in Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine

Position

Professor and James and Margaret Elkins Chair in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Address

Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Work)
1977 Butler Blvd.
2nd Floor
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
(713) 798-6100
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Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)
1977 Butler Blvd.
2nd Floor
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
(713) 798-6100
Google Maps

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education

MD from State University of New York Upstate College of Medicine
01/1981 - Syracuse, NY
Fellowship at University of Miami School of Medicine - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
01/1986 - Miami, FL
Residency at Baylor College of Medicine - Cullen Eye Institute
01/1985 - Houston, TX
Internship at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
01/1982 - Philadelphia, PA
BA from Colgate University
01/1977 - Hamilton, New York United States

Language

English

Gender

Male

Professional Statement

My clinical interests focus on diagnosis and medical and surgical therapy of tear and ocular surface disease, including complicated cases. I also specialize in transplantation of limbal epithelial stem cells for patients with traumatic or inflammation induced corneal epithelial stem cell deficiency and endothelial transplantation for corneal endothelial disease.

Professional Interests

Corneal transplant (penetrating and endothelial)
Corneal epithelial stem cell transplantation
Ocular surface reconstruction
Keratoprosthesis
Corneal collagen cross-linking
Cataract and intra-ocular lens surgery