Nhon Le, M.D.

Ophthalmology
Refractive and Complex Cataract Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery

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Biography

Nhon Le, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in refractive and complex cataract surgery, anterior segment surgery, and cornea and external eye diseases.

Dr. Le earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at Baylor’s Cullen Eye Institute, where he was Chief Resident. He received advanced training through a fellowship specializing in cornea and external diseases, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where he earned the Fellow of the Year Award.

Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024.

Dr. Le’s interests include clinical and surgery education, mentorship, and research in surgical outcomes and infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. He has delivered presentations and published peer-reviewed academic articles related to his areas of expertise.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Le enjoys trying new restaurants, playing basketball and tennis, and lifting weights.

Education & Training

Medical School - Baylor College of Medicine (2015-2019)
Internship - Baylor College of Medicine (2019-2020), Internal Medicine
Residency - Baylor College of Medicine (2020-2023), Ophthalmology
Fellowship - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2023-2024), Cornea & External Diseases

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
YoungMD Connect
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society

Honors & Awards

Young Ophthalmic Leaders Award 2024, AECOS and CEDARS/ASPENS
Fellow of the Year Award 2024, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Nomination and acceptance for 4th Annual AECOS and CEDARS/ASPENS Mentorship Program 2024
Stephen N. Schindler Award for High Ethical and Humane Standards 2022-2023, Baylor College of Medicine
Chief Resident of Ophthalmology Residency Program 2022-2023, Cullen Eye Institute
Resident Excellence Award 2022, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation
Best Quality Improvement Presentation 2021, Residents’ Day Presentations, Cullen Eye Institute

Books & Publications

Books
- Excimer laser surface ablation: photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK), and epi-LASIK in Ophthalmology (6th ed.)
  Le NT, Mamalis C, Weikert MP, Al-Mohtaseb Z (2022), Philadelphia, PA, Elsevier
- Sensory health and healthy aging – vision in Healthy Aging – A Complete Guide to Clinical Management
  Shamim MM, Le N, Prospero Ponce C, Vickers A, Lee AG (2019), Cham, Switzerland, Springer International Publishing

Research

Ophthalmic surgical outcomes
Infectious and inflammatory eye diseases

Clinical Focus

Refractive and Complex Cataract Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cornea and External Eye Diseases
Refractive Laser Surgery