Dr. Jessica Nichole Thayer, MD

Dr. Jessica Thayer is an ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric eye care, combining her expertise in both ophthalmology and pediatrics to treat children's vision needs. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed her transitional internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in 2017. Dr. Thayer then pursued her residency at the University of Texas - San Antonio, finishing in 2020, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in 2021. With a decade of experience in medicine, she is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Thayer practices at Children's Health Specialty Centers in both Dallas and Plano, Texas, and is affiliated with Children's Medical Center Plano. Her clinical focus includes treating amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, and anophthalmia in young patients. She performs specialized procedures in neuro-ophthalmology and oculoplastics, with particular expertise in managing various …ophthalmology conditions that affect children. Her bilingual abilities allow her to communicate effectively with diverse families seeking pediatric eye care.