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Thomas Bochow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.O.

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Meet Dr. Bochow

Thomas Bochow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.O., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at EyeCare Associates of East Texas, serving patients in Tyler, TX. He specializes in vitreoretinal diseases.

Dr. Bochow graduated with honors from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. He subsequently earned both a Master of Public Health and a Doctor of Medicine degree from The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Bochow completed his internship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital. He completed his residency at The Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Hospital. Following residency, Dr. Bochow worked as a staff ophthalmologist with Orbis International – a charitable flying eye hospital. He worked throughout Southeast and Central Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, training other ophthalmologists.

Dr. Bochow is a retinal specialist and he completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Retina Service of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. His practice is limited to the medical and surgical treatment of retinal disorders.

Dr. Bochow is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education

  • B.A. Chemistry, honors | Baylor University
  • M.P.H. | John Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health
  • Doctor of Medicine | John Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Internship | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Ophthalmology Residency | Washinton University School of Medicine
  • Vitreoretinal Fellowship | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Fellow | American College of Surgeons
  • Member | Texas Medical Association
  • Member | Texas Ophthalmological Association

Awards & Recognition

Insurances Accepted

Please Note: This list is not all-inclusive. Please verify your coverage prior to your visit by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.

We accept most major insurance including:

  • AARP Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed Vision
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Locations

Tyler

2440 E 5th St
Tyler, TX, 75701

Hours of Operation:

Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed

Contact Us

At EyeCare Associates of East Texas, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in Tyler, TX. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.