Serena Wang, M.D.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Retinoblastoma

New Patient Appointment or 214-645-2020

Biography

Serena Xiaohong Wang, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric cataracts, and adult strabismus, with a specialty interest in pediatric cataract surgery and treatment.

Dr. Wang earned her medical degree at the Kunming Medical College in Kunming City, China. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern, where she also received advanced training through fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and corneal and external eye diseases. She also completed a research fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina Storm Eye Institute.

Dr. Wang is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the Texas Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

She has published numerous articles resulting from her pediatric ophthalmology research, especially on the treatment of pediatric cataracts.

Dr. Wang is a D Magazine Best Doctor.

Education & Training

Fellowship - Storm Eye Institute Medical University of South Carolina, Research Ophthalmology
Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical School (2003-2004), Pediatric Ophthalmology
Residency - UT Southwestern Medical School (2000-2003), Ophthalmology
Internship - UT Southwestern Medical School (1999-2000), Anesthesiology
Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical School (1997-1999), Cornea Service
Fellowship - Storm Eye Institute Medical University of South Carolina, Research Glaucoma
Medical School - Kunming Medical College (1980-1985)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology
The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Texas Medical Association

Honors & Awards

D Magazine Best Doctor 2022
D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialist, (2015-2021)
Friendship Golden Award 2017, Distinguished Contribution to Promoting International Exchange and Collaboration on Chinese Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Honor Point 2014, AAPOS Board of Directors, For extensive work in translating and revising the Terms and Conditions into Chinese on AAPOS website
ARVO Travel Award 2001
Best Paper of Session Award at the Congress of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Boston 1994, "Comparison of mechanized and manual curvilinear capsulectomy in pediatric eyes."
HELMA Award 1994, Storm Eye Institute, Best Research Project: "Size of the pediatric capsular bag and its implications for IOL implantation."
Research Grant 1992, Foundation for Research in Medicine and Technology Yunnan State Department of Science and Technology
Annual Student Award Scholarship 1985, Kunming Medical College, Department of Medicine