3.6
26 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea and external eye diseases. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Pflugfelder pursued advanced fellowship training in cornea and external disease at the University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. With 45 years of experience in ophthalmology, he is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English.
Dr. Pflugfelder practices at Baylor Medicine Ophthalmology in Houston, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. His expertise focuses on treating complex eye surface conditions like dry eye syndrome and keratitis. He also provides comprehensive eye care including dilated eye examinations and cataract surgery. Patients have given Dr. Pflugfelder an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Pflugfelder practices at Baylor Medicine Ophthalmology in Houston, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. His expertise focuses on treating complex eye surface conditions like dry eye syndrome and keratitis. He also provides comprehensive eye care including dilated eye examinations and cataract surgery. Patients have given Dr. Pflugfelder an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Cornea and External Eye Diseases, University of Miami School of Medicine - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
- 6 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 26 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Baylor Medicine Ophthalmology
1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030 Tel: (713) 798-6100
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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| Med School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | Med School: University of Minnesota | Med School: Baylor College of Medicine | Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder
Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder has the following 26 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Cornea and External Eye Diseases, University of Miami School of Medicine - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Cornea & External Disease1986
Univ Miami-B Palmer Eye Inst, Cornea/External Disease1985
OPHTHALMOLOGY, CORNEA, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI, FL1985
Residency
Internal Medicine, Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (1982) Find alumni in HOUSTON >
Baylor Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Flexible Or Transitional Year
TRANSITIONAL YEAR, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEMS-PRESBYTERIAN, PHILADELPHIA, PA (1981-1982)
Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals1982
Medical School
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse NyGraduated in 1981
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- Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder's office is located at 1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030.
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