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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 47
Dr. Amy Schefler, MD
4.4 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 47
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Amy Schefler, MD works in Houston, TX as an Ocular Oncology Specialist and has 22 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2002. Dr. Schefler completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Schefler has has worked on more claims relating to Eye Cancer and Eye Melanoma than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Schefler has received an average rating of 4.4 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. They are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Schefler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler practices at Practice in Houston, TX and has additional offices in Katy, TX, Bellaire, TX and Livingston, TX.

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd Ste G205, Katy, TX 77494
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Retina Consultants of Houston Pllc
    4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
  4. 4 Retina Consultants of Houston Pllc
    400 Bypass Ln Ste 105, Livingston, TX 77351

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schefler
4.4
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 19, 2019
I get a shot in my left eye every three months. I really like Dr. Schefler and the way she treats me and the ease of getting the shot. I prefer her to any other doctor on the staff
James Pillows — Sep 19, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UCLA|University of California at Los Angeles
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    2002
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Amy Schefler, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Schefler accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Schefler accepts here.

Dr. Schefler frequently sees patients for Eye Cancer and Eye Melanoma.

Yes, Dr. Schefler speaks Spanish. See Dr. Schefler's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Schefler has a star rating of 4.4/5 and has been reviewed 45 times.

Dr. Schefler is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Schefler has been practicing as an Ocular Oncology Specialist for 22 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

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