Iris Zhuang

Assistant Professor

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: Los Angeles, CA; 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.