Dr. Debra Jane Shetlar, MD

Dr. Debra Shetlar is an ophthalmologist and pathologist with over four decades of medical experience serving patients in Houston, Texas. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed her residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. Her dual expertise in eye care and pathology allows her to provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Dr. Shetlar is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shetlar practices at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, where she focuses on treating conditions such as cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and dry eye syndrome. She performs specialized procedures including pathology tests and surgical pathology examinations. Her expertise extends to kidney transplant biopsies, demonstrating her pathology skills in complex medical cases. Patients have given Dr. Shetlar an average …rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her care and clinical expertise.