Dr. Dora E. Cantu MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Dora E. Cantu MD

Ophthalmologist

1740 West 27th Street Suite 180 Houston Texas, 77008
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About

Dora Cantu, MD, works for Northwest Eye Associates of Houston, Texas.  Affiliated with Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Northwest and Grammercy Outpatient Surgery Center, Northwest Eye Associates has an expert team of ophthalmologists on staff treating everything from cataracts to retinal disease and other eye diseases that may require surgery.  Dr. Cantu is an expert in cataract surgery, and is both a certified ophthalmologist and pharmacist.  She has contributed to books with chapters on the topics of optic atrophy and journals under the topic of diabetic retinopathy.  The ninth of 11 children, Dr. Cantu strives to make the most of her education and provide optimal patient care. 

Education and Training

University of Texas

U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1989

University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1989

The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1989

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataract Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local public speaking -

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Internships

  • University of Texas Health Science Center (Internal Medicine)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Book Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • A Commitment to Education and Patient Care

Hobbies / Sports

  • Working Out, Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • Blue Journal, Orange Journal

Dr. Dora E. Cantu MD's Practice location

1740 West 27th Street Suite 180 -
Houston, Texas 77008
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1740 W 27TH ST -
HOUSTON, TX 77008
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