Troy Gurney, M.D.

Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Procedures

New Patient Appointment or 214-645-2020

Biography

Troy Gurney, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in glaucoma, cataracts, and anterior segment conditions.

Dr. Gurney received his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine and gained advanced training through a glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

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

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Gurney enjoys playing fetch with his golden retriever, Charlie; boating on Table Rock Lake; playing piano and tennis; traveling; and spending time with family and friends.

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Glaucoma Society
American Medical Association

Honors & Awards

Recipient 2015-2019, Pillow Family Southwestern Medical Foundation Scholarship
Inductee 2015, Golden Key International Honor Society
Inductee 2015, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Recipient 2011-2015, Chancellor’s Scholarship from Texas Christian University

Books & Publications

Publications
- Green nail syndrome complicated by pseudomonal keratitis in a teenager with artificial nails.
  Nowakowska MK, Rodriguez ED, Gurney NT, Chang JY, Hunt RD, Yen KG, Kim EJ, Metry DW, Pediatric dermatology 2023 Jan 40 1 216-218
- Intraocular lens implantation in the absence of capsular support.
  Gurney NT, Al-Mohtaseb Z, Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society 2022 36 2 157-162
- Prolonged isolation stress accelerates the onset of Alzheimer's disease-related pathology in 5xFAD mice despite running wheels and environmental enrichment.
  Peterman JL, White JD, Calcagno A, Hagen C, Quiring M, Paulhus K, Gurney T, Eimerbrink MJ, Curtis M, Boehm GW, Chumley MJ, Behavioural brain research 2020 02 379 112366
- Predictive Value of Preoperative Periocular Skin Cancer Measurements for Final Mohs Defect Size.
  Scofield-Kaplan SM, Jackson C, Gurney T, McDonnell E, Mancini R, Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2019 Nov/Dec 35 6 604-608
- Key Attributes of a Medical Learning Community Mentor at One Medical School.
  Haque W, Gurney T, Reed WG, North CS, Pollio DE, Pollio EW, Wagner JM, Medical science educator 2019 Sep 29 3 721-730

Clinical Focus

Glaucoma
Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Procedures
Anterior Segment Disease
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Plateau Iris Syndrome
Nanophthalmos
Complex Cataract and Lens Extraction Surgery