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Dr. Dan S. Gombos is a Professor and Section Chief of Ophthalmology within the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He holds joint appointments as Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine (Departments of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics) and Clinical Professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. As Clinical Co-Director of the Retinoblastoma Center of Houston, he specializes in ocular oncology, focusing on advanced treatments for retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, and intraocular/conjunctival malignancies.
Education & Training:
- Graduated from Stanford Medical School
- Ophthalmology residency at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (co-chief resident)
- Clinical Fellowships: Heed Fellow at UCSF and Moorfields Eye/St Bartholomew's Hospitals (London, UK)
Research Focus: Combines clinical, surgical, and translational research in ocular oncology. Key interests include innovative therapies for pediatric and adult ocular cancers, minimizing treatment-related morbidity, and advancing multidisciplinary care models for rare malignancies.
Affiliations & Leadership:
- Founder and Clinical Co-Director of Retinoblastoma Center of Houston
- Full-time faculty member since 2001
- Member of multiple professional societies in ophthalmology and oncology
Grants & Collaborations: Actively involved in clinical trials for novel cancer treatments, leveraging MD Anderson's infrastructure to advance patient care through evidence-based interventions.
