Rod Foroozan

Rod Foroozan, M.D., is a Professor and Neuro-ophthalmology Specialist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He holds appointments in the Department of Ophthalmology and practices at the Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center. His academic career includes editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of International Ophthalmology Clinics and authorship of influential textbooks like the 7th edition of Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual.

Education: MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY), BA from University of California, Berkeley. Residencies include Ophthalmology at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship at Jefferson Medical College - Wills Eye Hospital.

Research focuses on optic nerve disorders, with over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He serves as a reviewer for major ophthalmology and neuroscience journals and has contributed to WebMD since 2000. Clinical expertise spans neuro-ophthalmic conditions with certifications from the American Board of Ophthalmology.

No specific grants, advisees, or laboratory affiliations are documented in this profile. Professional activities include active journal reviewing and educational publishing roles.