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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

Melanie

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Melanie

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Melanie is a JCAHPO certified Ophthalmic Assistant.  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.  Melanie also serves as our surgical coordinator, ensuring all details are completed before your eye surgery.

Shelby

Patient Care Coordinator

Shelby

Patient Care Coordinator

Shelby will be the first person to welcome you into Shavano Eye Center.  She is an expert at getting patients scheduled in a timely manner, from annual eye exams to eye emergencies.  She also verifies your insurance is up to date, and assists in scheduling any necessary testing, imaging, surgery, or referral appointments.  She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

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
  • Pterygium 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