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Dr. Mark Vital, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 53
Dr. Mark Vital, MD
4.7 (98 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a Cornea & External Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Mark Vital, MD
4.7 (98 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Vital, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 53
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a Cornea & External Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a Cornea & External Disease Specialist in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School.They currently practice at Houston Eye Associates and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Vital has experience treating conditions like Herpetic Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vital received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vital also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vital is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herpetic Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Herpetic Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetes
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Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Hordeolum
Hypopyon
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Segment Surgical Procedure
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Corneal Tattooing
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
No-Stitch Corneal Transplantation (DLEK)
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Dental
    PacifiCare PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Eye Associates
    2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 11:30
  2. 2 Houston Eye Associates
    1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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4.7
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5 Stars (85)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 12, 2023
Great staff. Dr. Vital skilled, calm and caring.
Jeanne Doornbos — Oct 12, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • First things first. I want your visit to be convenient for you. I start clinic at 7:30 a.m. to allow you to be seen prior to work and traffic. I offer same-day and next-day appointments and am located in central Houston near Rice Village with ground-level parking. My office has a full array of cutting-edge diagnostic technology onsite with all the types of eye specialists available for referrals. I value transparent pricing and insurance verification to keep your costs low, clear, and covered. You can be confident that although I have earned a great reputation, I am working for you, not me. Both my team and I strive to be respectful, empathetic, knowledgeable, easy to understand, courteous, unbiased, cooperative, thorough, and effective.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a cornea & external disease specialist in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993. He specializes in Cornea & External Diseases, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and more.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Regional Health Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornea, External and Infectious Ocular Disease
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Vital, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vital's profile.

Dr. Mark Vital, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Mark Vital, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX