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Dr. Andrew Kopel, MD

Ophthalmology

A native Houstonian, Dr. Andrew Kopel earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School in New Orle...

A native Houstonian, Dr. Andrew Kopel earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, followed by a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Kopel has been in practice since 2001. He specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous; treats glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal disorders, eye pain and diabetic retinopathy. He also performs LASIK surgery.

He received the O’Brien Award for excellence in research at Tulane. During his fellowship at Baylor, he published articles on topics including age-related macular degeneration, macular hole repair and endophthalmitis.

Dr. Kopel is married and has three children. His favorite leisure activities are spending time with his family, traveling, playing tennis and learning Spanish.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 668-6828

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology
Medical Education

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston 2001

Languages Spoken
  • English
Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine 2008

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center 2002, Tulane University School of Medicine 2006

PCP Number

100000037664

Cities Served

Alief, Barker, Bellaire, Brookshire, Channelview, Cypress, Deer Park, Fulshear, Galena Park, Highlands, Houston, Katy, Missouri City, North Houston, Pasadena, South Houston, Stafford

Zip Codes Served

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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