Summary

Dr. Thomas W. Bochow, MD, MPH, FACS, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Honors from Baylor University. He subsequently earned both a Masters of Public Health and a Medical Doctorate from The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Bochow completed his Internship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital. He took his residency at The Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Hospital. Following residency, Dr. Bochow worked as a staff ophthalmologist with Orbis International - a charitable flying eye hospital. He worked throughout Southeast and Central Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, training other ophthalmologists.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 38 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Eyecare Associates of East Texas

2440 E 5th StTyler, TX 75701
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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OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Tyler , TXWebster , TXTyler , TXTyler , TX
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Houston College of Optometry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Bochow

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Healthcare Highways Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Bochow has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Bochow has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Optometrist
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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