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SHAVANO EYE CENTER

Teresa Treviño Whitney, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon.

About

Dr. Whitney

Everyone deserves an amazing eye doctor, and Dr. Whitney strives every day to give patients effective, reliable, and honest care. She listens to understand your concerns; provides thorough exams and skilled surgeries; explains about ophthalmic health; and works together with you to achieve great outcomes. Dr. Whitney would to love to see you and provide your comprehensive eye care.

Certifications &
Education:

Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2011

Ophthalmology Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas

Mask Group (5)

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Meet

The Team

Arleth

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Arleth

Lead Ophthalmic Technician and Surgical Coordinator

Arleth is our Lead Ophthalmic Technician.  She has experience in many areas from front desk to ophthalmic testing to detailed clinical work-ups. She will prepare you to see Dr. Whitney in clinic.  Arleth also serves as our surgical coordinator, ensuring all details are completed before your eye surgery.

Kayla

Ophthalmic Technician

Kayla

Ophthalmic Technician

Kayla is one of our Ophthalmic Technicians.  She will prepare you to see Dr. Whitney, obtaining vision, eye pressure, necessary testing and applying dilation drops when required for your exam. Kayla also has front desk experience, and often jumps in to help us with scheduling and insurance verification.

Happy Eyes...Happy Life

How Can

I Help You

  • Dry eye
  • Allergies
  • Blepharitis
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular   Degeneration
  • Flashes and Floaters
  • Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Annual Medical Eye Exam
  • Eye exam to monitor certain medications used to treat autoimmune diseases 
  • Glasses
  • Contact Lens (soft)
  • Cataract surgery
  • Refractive Surgery: LASIK, PRK, Refractive lens exchange
  • Yag Capsulotomy
  • Chalazion surgical incision and drainage
  • Lid lesion excision

Cataract

Surgery Specialist

Successful Cataract Surgery is the uncomplicated removal of the cloudy lens (cataract) and replacement with a permanent, clear intraocular lens. This restores a clear optical pathway for light to pass through the eye with the goal of improving vision and reducing symptoms of cataracts such as glare.

Insurance Policy

Nearly all major insurance plans accepted

  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Palmetto GBA Railroad
  • Cigna
  • Humana PPO
  • BCBS: Blue Choice PPO, Blue Essentials (HMO), Blue Advantage (HMO), Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Multiplan
  • Aetna
  • UHC PPO and Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP and AARP)
  • And others, please call to see if we are on your plan