Summary

Dr. Matthew Benz is an ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center. With 29 years of experience in eye care, he has developed extensive expertise in treating complex retinal conditions. Dr. Benz is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Benz practices at multiple locations throughout the Houston area, including Bellaire, Houston, and Cypress, Texas, with hospital privileges at Houston Methodist Hospital. He specializes in treating serious retinal conditions such as retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, along with comprehensive eye examinations. Patients rate Dr. Benz 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • 18 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Matthew Steven Benz has 4 locations

Bellaire Retina Center

4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200Bellaire, TX 77401
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kirby Glen

2459 S Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77030
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Memorial Retina Center

10100 KATY FWY STE 100HOUSTON, TX 77043

Cypress Retina Center

21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 520Cypress, TX 77429
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Matthew Steven Benz, MDDr. Humair Khan, MDDr. Sandip Suresh, MDDr. Audrey E Ahuero, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.7 
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29 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Bellaire , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Steven Benz

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Steven Benz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Steven Benz has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Bacterial Eye Infections
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Eye Cancer (Retinal Neoplasm)
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Pituitary Gland Cancer
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinal Perforations
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Uveitis
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitrectomy

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1997

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Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Benz affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Benz is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Matthew Benz speak?
Dr. Matthew Benz speaks Spanish and English.

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