Jess Thomas Whitson MD
Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease
Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School
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5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-648-2020
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Education & Training
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Glaucoma, 1991 - 1992
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1991- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1987 - 2022
GA State Medical License 1991 - 1993
IL State Medical License 1992 - 1993
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2018
- Distinguished Alumnus Award UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology, 2014
- Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2007
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Increased Risk of Glaucoma in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Is Independent of TCF4 Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion.Chao Xing, Sara Schultis, Vladyslav Bondar, Xin Gong, Jess T Whitson
Cornea. 2024-09-03 - Differential effects of obstructive sleep apnea on the corneal subbasal nerve plexus and retinal nerve fiber layer.Katherine A Bussan, Whitney L Stuard, Natalia Mussi, Won Lee, Jess T Whitson
Plos One. 2022-01-01 - 3 citationsCharles bonnet syndrome in a patient with Parkinson’s disease and bilateral posterior capsule opacificationAmenze Angel Osa, Trent J Bowen, Jess T. Whitson
International Medical Case Reports Journal. 2020-01-10
Professional Memberships
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- American Glaucoma SocietyMember
- Dallas Academy of OphthalmologyMember
- Dallas County Medical SocietyMember
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