Dr. Richard Jenkins
Location
Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Richard Jenkins
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

Ophthalmology
2016Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine
2013University of Maryland
Residency
Ophthalmology Research Fellow Program
2012Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship
Medical Doctor
2011The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Medical School
Bachelor of Arts in government with a minor in biology
2007UT Austin
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Outstanding Student in Ophthalmology & Visual Science
2011The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
National Dean’s List
2006UT Austin
College Scholar
2005UT Austin
University Honors
2004UT Austin
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
2004UT Austin
Publications & Press
Correcting Astigmatism with Toric Intraocular Lenses: Effect of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism
J Cataract Refract Surg•2013Contribution of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism to Total Corneal Astigmatism
J Cataract Refract Surg•2012Healing Changes in Clear Corneal Cataract Incisions Evaluated Using Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
J Cataract Refract Surg•2012
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- TX
- License Numbers
- Q8729


