Email

iris.zhuang@bcm.edu

Positions

Assistant Professor

Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX US

Addresses

Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)

1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100

Education

BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

MD from Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Fellowship at Duke University

Durham, NC

Glaucoma

Residency at UCLA Stein Eye Institute

CA, Los Angeles

Ophthalmology

Internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Torrance, CA

Internal Medicine

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Texas Medical Board

Professional Interests

• Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
• Cataract Surgery

Professional Statement

Iris Zhuang, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. She then pursued advanced training in glaucoma through a fellowship at Duke University.

Dr. Zhuang’s clinical interests include medical, laser, and surgical management of glaucoma in adults, as well as cataract surgery. She performs both minimally invasive and traditional incisional glaucoma procedures, offering the full spectrum of treatment options tailored to each patient’s individual needs. In addition to glaucoma care, she specializes in cataract surgery and offers advanced intraocular lens technologies, including toric and presbyopia-correcting lenses, to optimize visual outcomes for her patients. Dr. Zhuang's academic interests include resident and fellow education, as well as clinical research in glaucoma imaging and surgical outcomes.

Memberships

American Glaucoma Society

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Skills

Medical and Laser Treatment of Glaucoma

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

Traditional Incisional Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy, Tube Shunt)

Cataract Surgery

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)