Email

christina.kinate@bcm.edu

Positions

Assistant Professor

Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States

Addresses

Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)

1977 Butler Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
Fax: (713) 798-8769
christina.kinate@bcm.edu

Education

OD from University of Houston College of Optometry

Houston, TX USA

Clinical Fellowship at University of Houston College of Optometry

Houston, Texas United States

Certifications

Therapeutic Optometrist

Texas Optometry Board

Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Texas Optometry Board

Board Certified in Optometry

National Board of Examiners in Optometry

Professional Interests

• Primary Eye Care
• Therapeutic Contact Lenses
• Ocular Surface Disease
• Co-management of cataract and refractive surgeries
• Diabetic Eye Care
• Glaucoma Management

Professional Statement

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Christina Kinate specializes in primary eye care with an emphasis in therapeutic scleral contact lenses. After her Marine Corps service, she earned her Doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry where she actively participated in optometric and public health organizations.

Dr. Kinate continued her training by completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cornea and Contact Lenses with the Texas Eye Research and Technology Center. She gained experience fitting therapeutic contact lenses on complex patients with corneal transplants, ocular surface disease, ectasia, and dry eye syndrome. She also participated in a variety of clinical research projects.

Dr. Kinate is currently practicing at the Alkek Eye Center at the Baylor College of Medicine and strives to deliver quality eye care and improve ocular health. Outside of patient care she enjoys hiking, gardening, and cooking for family and friends.

Memberships

Texas Optometric Association

American Optometric Association

Scleral Lens Education Society

American Academy of Optometry

Harris County Optometric Society

American Public Health Association

Texas Public Health Association

Prevent Blindness Texas