Biography

Phillip Tenzel, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery techniques, and resident and fellow education.

Dr. Tenzel earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, where he also gained advanced training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus through a fellowship. He performed an additional fellowship in oculofacial surgery, oculoplastics, and neuro-ophthalmology at UT Southwestern.

Certified in ophthalmology by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022.

Dr. Tenzel has presented widely and authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals related to his areas of interest. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

He received UT Southwestern’s Fellow Teacher of the Year Award in 2020 and 2021.

Education & Training
  • Fellowship - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (2018-2019), Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Residency - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (2015-2018), Ophthalmology
  • Internship - JFK Medical Center (2014-2015), Internal Medicine
  • Medical School - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2010-2014)
Professional Associations & Affiliations
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Honors & Awards
  • Fellow Teacher of the Year Award 2020-2021, UT Southwestern
  • Resident Award for Outstanding Teaching and Dedicated Service 2019, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
  • Department of Ophthalmology Research Award 2018-2019, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
  • Edward W. D. Norton, M.D. Memorial Award for Excellence in Research and Clinical Ophthalmology 2014, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Books & Publications

Clinical Focus

  • Congenital Facial Anomalies
  • Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Surgery
  • Facial Nerve Disorders
  • Lacrimal Surgery
  • Non-Surgical Treatment Options
  • Oculofacial Surgery

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