Amit R. Bhatt

Amit R. Bhatt, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus treatment, with clinical leadership roles at Texas Children's Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital.

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (2006) from University of Louisville Medical School, Ophthalmology Residency (2010) at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship (2011) at Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Bhatt's research focuses on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), particularly the therapeutic applications of VEGF-inhibitors for severe ROP cases. He directs ROP screening programs at both Texas Children's Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital, while maintaining clinical expertise in emergency pediatric ophthalmology consultations and adult strabismus management.