Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Waseem Ansari, MD
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology, UTHSCSA
Dr. Ansari is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at The Retina Institute of St. Louis — one of the premier and highest-volume surgical training programs in the nation — where he gained unparalleled operative experience across the full spectrum of complex retinal disease. Combined with his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, Dr. Ansari's training is among the most rigorous and high-volume pathways available in the country, equipping him with an advanced surgical skill set few programs can match. He has contributed to clinical trials, authored peer-reviewed journal publications, and presented at national ophthalmology conferences.
From Our Patients
“Dr. Ansari and his staff do everything to put you at ease. For someone who was very apprehensive about having treatments on my eyes, this team made it very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
Areas of Focus
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachments
- Macular holes
- Epiretinal membranes
- Retinal vascular disease
- Uveitis
Education & Training
Fellowship
The Retina Institute of St. Louis
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Undergraduate
Austin College (Biochemistry and Mathematics)
Hospital Appointments
- Methodist Children's Hospital
- Methodist Specialty & Transplant
- Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
Dr. Ansari lives in San Antonio with his wife and their two children, Sameer and Alina. His personal interests include music production, photography, traveling, and reading.
