Retinal Specialists are Board Certified Ophthalmologists devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous.

Retina Specialists at The Eye Clinic of Texas serving greater Houston & Galveston – Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment

Dr. John J. Alappatt graduated magna cum laude with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from a 6-year combined undergraduate and medical school program at Northeastern Ohio Universities. He went on to complete his general ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati, followed by subspecialty training in retinal diseases at the University of Texas and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Following his subspecialty training, Dr. Alappatt accepted a position as full-time faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he conducted research in retinal diseases and mentored young retinal surgeons. Dr. Alappatt has also taught residents and young retina surgeons as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Baylor College of Medicine. His research has contributed to our scientific understanding of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Michael K. Lam grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. After graduating from Clements High School, he attended college at the University of California at Berkeley. While at U.C. Berkeley he earned the prestigious Regents scholarship and a degree in Biochemistry with the highest honors for academic achievement. He returned to Texas to attend medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern. Afterwards, he went on to complete his general ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago, where he was elected Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. After completing his residency, he returned to Texas for retinal subspecialty training at the University of Texas and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Lam has also served as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch and currently teaches vitreoretinal surgery as Clinical Assistant Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine. His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Lee T. Tran grew up in Houston and graduated summa cum laude with a dual degree in chemistry and biology from the University of St. Thomas.  He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine.  Dr. Tran completed his ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, where he served as chief resident and received the Outstanding Fellow in Ophthalmology Award.  Dr. Tran worked in South Texas in a busy retina practice prior to moving home and joining Houston Retina Associates.  He has conducted research on vitreoretinal surgery, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic macula edema.  Dr. Tran teaches vitreoretinal surgery as Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine.  He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and Texas Ophthalmological Society.  Dr. Tran enjoys spending time with his family, running, and cycling.  He has a passion for mission work and has traveled to Honduras and Vietnam to provide medical and surgical care for disadvantaged patients.