Dr. Richard Jenkins

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Houston, TX
(713) 442-1700
Accepts Medicare

Location

15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive
Houston, TX 77014
Accepting New Patients

Meet Dr. Richard Jenkins

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About Me

Dr. Richard Jenkins is an ophthalmologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas. He provides comprehensive eye care and is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Jenkins is committed to delivering personalized and thorough eye examinations and treatments for a variety of conditions.

Dr. Jenkins earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2011. He then completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center and his ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2016. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been practicing in the Houston area since his training, including prior experience at the Harrisburg Eye Clinic.

Dr. Jenkins is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Texas Medical Association, and the Houston Ophthalmological Society. He joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in February 2021 and continues to provide expert eye care to the community.

Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    2016

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    Internal Medicine

    2013

    University of Maryland

    Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Ophthalmology Research Fellow Program

    2012

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

    Medical Doctor

    2011

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Medical School
  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Bachelor of Arts in government with a minor in biology

    2007

    UT Austin

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Outstanding Student in Ophthalmology & Visual Science

    2011

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

  • National Dean’s List

    2006

    UT Austin

  • College Scholar

    2005

    UT Austin

  • University Honors

    2004

    UT Austin

  • Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

    2004

    UT Austin

Publications & Press

  • Correcting Astigmatism with Toric Intraocular Lenses: Effect of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism

    J Cataract Refract Surg2013
  • Contribution of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism to Total Corneal Astigmatism

    J Cataract Refract Surg2012
  • Healing Changes in Clear Corneal Cataract Incisions Evaluated Using Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

    J Cataract Refract Surg2012

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
Q8729