Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D., M.S.
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Positions
- Professor
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Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States
- Residency Program Director
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Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States
- Staff Ophthlamologist
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Eye Care Line
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Houston, Texas United States
- Pipeline Engineer
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Exxon Pipeline Company
Houston, Texas United States
- Electrical Design Engineer
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Exxon Pipeline Company
Houston, Texas United States
Addresses
- Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)
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1977 Butler Blvd.
2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
- CHI St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital (Clinic)
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2255 E Mossy Oaks Rd.
Spring, TX 77389
United States
Phone: (346) 305-5000
Education
- Fellowship at University Of Utah
- 06/2003 - Salt Lake City, Utah United States
- Cornea and Refractive Surgery
- Residency at Baylor College Of Medicine
- 06/2002 - Houston, Texas United States
- Ophthalmology
- Internship at Baylor College Of Medicine
- 06/1999 - Houston, Texas United States
- Transitional
- MD from Baylor College Of Medicine
- 05/1998 - Houston, Texas United States
- MS from University Of Texas At Austin
- 08/1994 - Austin, Texas United States
- Biomedical Engineering
- BS from University Of Wisconsin, Madison
- 05/1987 - Madison, Wisconsin United States
- Electrical Engineering
Certifications
- Board Certified
- (05/16/2004 - 12/31/2024)
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- Texas Medical License
- (08/01/2003)
- Texas Medical Board
Honors & Awards
- Top Doctor
- Texas Monthly Magazine (01/2020)
- Gold Medal
- Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (01/2020)
- Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Moran Eye Center, University of Utah (10/2019)
- Secretariat Award
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (06/2019)
- Top Doctor
- Texas Monthly Magazine (01/2019)
- Senior Achievement Award
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (10/2018)
- Rising Star Clinician Award
- Baylor College of Medicine (04/2015)
- Best Film - Instruments & Devices/IOLs Category
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (04/2014)
- Best Film - People's Choice Award
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (04/2014)
- Houstonia Top Doctor
- Houstonia Magazine (07/2013)
- Louis J. Girard Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology (06/2012)
- Achievement Award
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (10/2011)
- Top Doctor
- H Texas Magazine (01/2009)
- Best Doctor
- Best Doctors (07/2008)
- Secretariat Award
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (10/2006)
- Dan B. Jones Teaching Award
- Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology (06/2005)
- Chief Resident
- Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology (07/2001 - 06/2002)
- Stephen N. Schindler Award for High Ethical and Humane Standards
- Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology (06/2002)
- Everett L. Goar Resident Research Award
- Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology (06/2002)
- Graduate with Honor
- Baylor College of Medicine (05/1998)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Baylor College of Medicine (11/1997)
- Graduate with Highest Distinction
- University of Wisconsin (05/1987)
- Super Doctor
- Texas Monthly Magazine (01/2021)
Professional Interests
- Keratoconus
- Fuchs Dystrophy
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Refractive Errors - Myopia
- Hyperopia
- Dry Eye
- Blepharitis
- Red Eye
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Anterior Segment Surgery
- Secondary Intraocular Lenses
- LASIK
- PRK
- Wavefront-guided LASIK/PRK
- Custom LASIK/PRK
- Corneal Infections
- Keratitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Pink Eye
- Corneal Edema
- Corneal Transplant Rejection
- Corneal Transplant Failure
- Herpetic Eye Disease
- Corneal Dystrophies
Professional Statement
Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D., M.S. is a Professor at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Weikert received degrees in both electrical and biomedical engineering, and worked as a design engineer in the petroleum industry. He obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. During his ophthalmology residency, completed at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He completed his fellowship in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s John. A. Moran Eye Center.Dr. Weikert currently serves as the Residency Program Director at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and is a former Medical Director of the Lions Eye Bank of Texas. His research interests include biomedical optics, anterior segment imaging, and biometry/intraocular lens calculations. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed articles and 20 book chapters, edited 3 textbooks, and is an active lecturer in his specialty. He is a recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus and Rising Star Awards, the University of Utah Distinguished Alumnus Award, the AAO Secretariat, Achievement, and Senior Achievement Awards, and has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” on an annual basis since 2008.
Websites
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Videos
Selected Publications
- Shen JF, Deng S, Hammersmith KM, Kuo AN, Li JY, Weikert MP, Shtein RM "Intraocular Lens Implantation in the Absence of Zonular Support: An Outcomes and Safety Update: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology." Opthalmology. 2020 Sep;127(9):1234-1258. Pubmed PMID: 32507620
- Sigireddi RR, Weikert MP "How much astigmatism to treat in cataract surgery." Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2020 Jan 31;31(1):10-14. Pubmed PMID: 31770161
- Shtein RM, Shen JF, Kuo AN, Hammersmith KM, Li JY, Weikert MP "Autologous Serum-Based Eye Drops for Treatment of Ocular Surface Disease: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology." Ophthalmology. 2020 Jan;127(1):128-133. Pubmed PMID: 31561880
- Singman EL, Boland MV, Tian J, Green LK, Srikumaran D; Writing Committee of the Ophthalmology Program Directors’ Study Group (OPDSG) "Supervision and autonomy of ophthalmology residents in the outpatient clinic in the United States II: a survey of senior residents." BMC Med Educ. 2019 Jun 13;19(1):202. Pubmed PMID: 31196084
- Liu J, Wang L, Chai F, Han Y, Qian S, Koch DD, Weikert MP "Comparison of intraocular lens power calculation formulas in Chinese eyes with axial myopia." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019 Jun;45(6):725-731. Pubmed PMID: 31146930
- Ram R, Kang T, Weikert MP, Kong L, Coats DK, Paysse EA "Corneal indices following photorefractive keratectomy in children at least 5 years after surgery." J AAPOS. 2019 May 16;S1091-8531. Pubmed PMID: 31103563
- Wang L, Cao D, Weikert MP, Koch DD "Calculation of Axial Length Using a Single Group Refractive Index versus Using Different Refractive Indices for Each Ocular Segment: Theoretical Study and Refractive Outcomes." Ophthalmology. 2019 Mar;126(5):663-670. Pubmed PMID: 30605743
- Golla A, Weikert MP, Chevez-Barrios P, Al-Mohtaseb Z "Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography of Ocular Cystinosis Confirmed by Electron Microscopy." Ocul Oncol Pathol. 2019 Feb;5(2):110-113. Pubmed PMID: 30976588
- Ma JX, Wang L, Weikert MP, Montes de Oca I, Koch DD "Evaluation of the Repeatability and Reproducibility of Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping for a 9-mm Zone Using Optical Coherence Tomography." Cornea. 2019 Jan;38(1):67-73. Pubmed PMID: 30379719
- Wang L, Guimaraes de Souza R, Weikert MP, Koch DD "Evaluation of crystalline lens and intraocular lens tilt using a swept-source optical coherence tomography biometer." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019 Jan;45(1):35-40. Pubmed PMID: 30309775
- Chamberlain PD, Montes de Oca I, Shah R, Wang L, Weikert MP, Khandelwal SS, Al-Mohtaseb Z "Preoperative Prediction of the Optimal Toric Intraocular Lens Alignment Meridian." J Refract Surg. 2018 Aug;34(8):515-520. Pubmed PMID: 30089180
- Weikert MP, Golla A, Wang L "Astigmatism induced by intraocular lens tilt evaluated via ray tracing." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018 Jun;44(6):745-749. Pubmed PMID: 29861054
- Deng SX, Lee WB, Hammersmith KM, Kuo AN, Li JY, Shen JF, Weikert MP, Shtein RM "Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty: Safety and Outcomes: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology." Ophthalmology. 2018 Feb;125(2):295-310. Pubmed PMID: 28923499
- Clarke C, Ali SF, Murri M, Patel SN, Wang L, Tuft M, Weikert MP, Al-Mohtaseb Z "Outcomes and complication rates of primary resident-performed cataract surgeries at a large tertiary-care county hospital." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2017 Dec;12(43):1563-1570. Pubmed PMID: 29335101
- Gökce SE, Zeiter JH, Weikert MP, Koch DD, Hill W, Wang L "Intraocular lens power calculations in short eyes using 7 formulas." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2017 Jul;43(7):892-897. Pubmed PMID: 28823434
- Brunin G1, Sajjad A1, Kim EJ1, Montes de Oca I1, Weikert MP1, Wang L1, Koch DD1, Al-Mohtaseb Z "Secondary intraocular lens implantation: Complication rates, visual acuity, and refractive outcomes." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2017 Mar;43(3):369-376. Pubmed PMID: 28410720
- Ventura BV, Ventura MC, Wang L, Koch DD, Weikert MP "Comparison of biometry and intraocular lens power calculation performed by a new optical biometry device and a reference biometer.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2017 Jan;43(1):74-79. Pubmed PMID: 28317681
- Shah R, Weikert MP, Grannis C, Hamill MB, Kong L, Yen KG "Long Term Outcomes of Iris-sutured Posterior Chamber Intraocular lenses in Children." Am J Ophthalmol. 2015 Sep 28; Pubmed PMID: 26429583
- Ventura BV, Wang L, Ali SF, Koch DD, Weikert MP "Comparison of corneal power, astigmatism, and wavefront aberration measurements obtained by a point-source color light-emitting diode-based topographer, a Placido-disk topographer, and a combined Placido and dual Scheimpflug device." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Aug;41(8):1658-71. Pubmed PMID: 26432123
- Kim EJ, Berg JP, Weikert MP, Kong L, Hamill MB, Koch DD, Yen KG "Scleral-fixated capsular tension rings and segments for ectopia lentis in children.." Am J Ophthalmol. 2014 Nov; Pubmed PMID: 25127699
- Ventura BV, Wang L, Weikert MP, Robinson SB, Koch DD "Surgical management of astigmatism with toric intraocular lenses." Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2014 Apr;77(2):125-31. Pubmed PMID: 25076481
- Koch DD, Jenkins RB, Weikert MP, Yeu E, Wang L "Correcting astigmatism with toric intraocular lenses: effect of posterior corneal astigmatism." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2013 Dec;39(12):1803-9. Pubmed PMID: 24169231
- Al-Mohtaseb ZN, Wang L, Weikert MP "Repeatability and comparability of corneal thickness measurements obtained from Dual Scheimpflug Analyzer and from ultrasonic pachymetry.." Graefes Arch. Clin. Exp. Ophthalmol.. 2013 Jul;251(7):1855-60. Pubmed PMID: 23417340
- Mahmoud AM, Nuñez MX, Blanco C, Koch DD, Wang L, Weikert MP, Frueh BE, Tappeiner C, Twa MD, Roberts CJ "Expanding the cone location and magnitude index to include corneal thickness and posterior surface information for the detection of keratoconus." Am J Ophthalmol. 2013;156(6):1102-1111. Pubmed PMID: 24075426
- Koch DD, Ali SF, Weikert MP, Shirayama M, Jenkins R, Wang L "Contribution of posterior corneal astigmatism to total corneal astigmatism.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Dec;38(12):2080-7. Pubmed PMID: 23069271
- Weikert MP, Wang L, Barrish J, Dimalanta R, Koch DD "Quantitative measurement of wound architecture in microincision cataract surgery.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Aug;38(8):1460-6. Pubmed PMID: 22814053
- Wang L, Dixit L, Weikert MP, Jenkins RB, Koch DD "Healing changes in clear corneal cataract incisions evaluated using Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Apr;38(4):660-5. Pubmed PMID: 22321355
- Poll JT, Wang L, Koch DD, Weikert MP "Correction of astigmatism during cataract surgery: toric intraocular lens compared to peripheral corneal relaxing incisions.." J Refract Surg. 2011 Mar;27(3):165-71. Pubmed PMID: 20873707
- Gumus K, Crockett CH, Rao K, Yeu E, Weikert MP, Shirayama M, Hada S, Pflugfelder SC "Noninvasive assessment of tear stability with the tear stability analysis system in tear dysfunction patients.." Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2011;52(1):456-61. Pubmed PMID: 20631241
- Hsu JL, Weikert MP, Foroozan R "Modified upgaze technique for pupil examination.." J Neuroophthalmol. 2010 Dec;30(4):344-6. Pubmed PMID: 20842063
- Shirayama M, Wang L, Koch DD, Weikert MP "Comparison of accuracy of intraocular lens calculations using automated keratometry, a placido-based corneal topographer, and a combined placido-based and dual scheimpflug corneal topographer.." Cornea. 2010 Oct;29(10):1136-8. Pubmed PMID: 20595893
- Carvounis PE, Poll J, Weikert MP, Wilhelmus K, Lakhanpal RR, Holz ER "Refractive outcomes of lens-sparing vitrectomy for retinopathy of prematurity.." Arch. Ophthalmol.. 2010 Jul;128(7):843-6. Pubmed PMID: 20625043
- Wang L, Pitcher JD, Weikert MP, Koch DD "Custom selection of aspheric intraocular lenses after wavefront-guided myopic photorefractive keratectomy.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2010 Jan;36(1):73-81. Pubmed PMID: 20117708
- Shirayama M, Wang L, Weikert MP, Koch DD "Comparison of corneal powers obtained from 4 different devices.." Am. J. Ophthalmol.. 2009 Oct;148(4):528-535.e1. Pubmed PMID: 19541287
- Yen KG, Reddy AK, Weikert MP, Song Y, Hamill MB "Iris-fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses in children.." Am. J. Ophthalmol.. 2009 Jan;147(1):121-6. Pubmed PMID: 18790471
- Kopel AC, Carvounis PE, Hamill MB, Weikert MP, Holz ER "Iris-sutured intraocular lenses for ectopia lentis in children.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008 Apr;34(4):596-600. Pubmed PMID: 18361981
- Wilhelmus KR, Jones DB, Matoba AY, Hamill MB, Pflugfelder SC, Weikert MP "Bilateral acanthamoeba keratitis.." Am. J. Ophthalmol.. 2008 Feb;145(2):193-197. Pubmed PMID: 18222188
- Weikert MP "Update on bimanual microincisional cataract surgery.." Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2006 Feb;17(1):62-7. Pubmed PMID: 16436926
- Wallin TR, Weikert MP, Moshirfar M "Effect of flap hinge placement on post-laser in situ keratomileusis wound healing in the presence of superior corneal vascularization.." J Cataract Refract Surg. 2003 Dec;29(12):2448-51. Pubmed PMID: 14709312
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow (07/1999)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member (07/2001)
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Member (10/2003)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member (04/2006)
- Houston Ophthalmological Society
- Member (09/2003)
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- Member (01/2005)
- Cornea Society
- Member (01/2012)
- American European College of Ophthalmic Surgeons
- Member (07/2018)
- International Intraocular Implant Club
- Member (09/2018)
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- Oral Board Examiner (10/2018)
Funding
- Post Approval Study of the Acrysof IQ ReSTOR Toric IOLs (04/01/2019 Unrestricted funding from Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
- Co-Investigator (PI: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb)
- Acufocus Hydrophobic Acrylic Small Aperture Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens (IZC-8 IOL) (01/01/2019 Unrestricted funding from Acufocus, Inc.
- Co-Investigator (PI: Douglas Koch)
- Zoster Eye Disease Study (ZEDS): A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo—Controlled Clinical Trial of Suppressive Valacyclovir - #U10 EY026869 (05/01/2019 Grant funding from National Eye Institute
- Co-Investigator (PI: Alice Y. Matoba)
- A Phase 3 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Masked, Multicenter, Safety and Efficacy Study of Brimonidine Tartrate Nanoemulsion Eye Drops in Patients with Ocular Graft-vs-Host Disease (OGVHD) (08/01/2018 - 07/01/2019) Unrestricted funding from Ocugen, Inc.
- Co-Investigator (PI Stephen C. Pflugfelder)
- A Multi-Center, Prospective, Observational Study of the Progression of Ocular Findings in Patients with Dry Eye Disease (04/01/2011 - 01/01/2017) Unrestricted funding from Allergan, Inc.
- Co-Investigator (PI: Stephen C. Pflugfelder)
- Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Group Study of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects with Dry Eye Disease Assessing Safety and Efficacy Over 28 days (07/01/2016 - 05/01/2017) Unrestricted funding from Parion Sciences, Inc.
- Co-Investigator (PI: Stephen C. Pflugfelder)
- A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Wavefront-Guided LASIK Correction of Myopic Refractive Errors with the iDesign Advanced Wavescan Studio System and Star S4 IR Excimer Laser System - #STAR-110-IDMY (08/01/2012 - 06/01/2016) Affiliate funding from Abbott Medical Optics
- Co–Investigator (PI: Douglas D. Koch)
- Guiding the Treatment of Anterior Eye Diseases with Optical Coherence Tomography - #R01 EY018184 (08/01/2009 - 04/01/2017) Grant funding from National Institute of Health
- Co–Investigator (PI: Douglas D. Koch)
- Guiding the Treatment of Anterior Eye Diseases with Optical Coherence Tomography – Observational Study of Corneal Changes after LASIK - #R01 EY018184 (09/01/2011 - 04/01/2017) Grant funding from National Institute of Health
- Co–Investigator (PI: Douglas D. Koch)
- Investigation of the Ocular Microbiome in subjects with Healthy and Diseased Eyes - #U10 EY08057 (07/01/2011 - 05/01/2020) Grant funding from Williams Stamps Farish Fund; Hamill Foundation
- Co-Investigator (PI: Stephen C. Pflugfelder)
- Studies of the Ocular Complications of AIDS (SOCA): Longitudinal Study of Ocular Complications of AIDS (LSOCA) (05/01/1998 - 08/01/2014) Grant funding from National Eye Institute
- Co–Investigator (PI: Richard A. Lewis)
- A Randomized, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Control, Double-Blind Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Nutritional Supplementation Containing Gamma Linoleic and Omega 3 Fatty Acids (06/01/2008 - 04/01/2011) Unrestricted funding from SBH Holdings, LLC
- Co-Investigator (PI: Stephen C. Pflugfelder)
- A Clinical Safety and Efficacy Comparison of Nevanac® 0.1% to Vehicle following Cataract Surgery in Diabetic Retinopathy Patients (10/01/2008 - 10/01/2010) Unrestricted funding from Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
- Principal Investigator
- Evaluation of the Optovue RTVue Optical Coherence Tomographer (04/01/2009 - 04/01/2010) Unrestricted funding from Optovue, Inc.
- Co–Investigator (PI: Douglas D. Koch)
- A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Wavescan-Guided LASIK for the Treatment of Presbyopic Patients Using Monovision with the VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser System - #CMV11-A5 (11/01/2004 - 09/01/2007) Grant funding from Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
- Co–Investigator (PI: Douglas D. Koch)
Skills
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- LASIK/PRK Surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
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