Meet James Merritt

BIOGRAPHY

TIS Board of Managers, Chairman of the Board

James H. Merritt M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship training in both ophthalmologic plastic/reconstructive surgery and pediatric ophthalmology.

He attended University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston for medical school and post graduate training. Since 1989, he has been in the private practice of adult and pediatric ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas and Children’s Medical Center Hospital. Recently, Dr. Merritt has received the Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his many contributions to this society. He is a past president of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves on the executive council of the Texas Ophthalmological Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Accolades:
TIS Board of Managers, Secretary
Best Docs 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001; Current Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at THR Presbyterian Hospital Dallas; He is a past president of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves on the executive council of the Texas Ophthalmological Association

EDUCATION

M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston