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Dr. Mark Vital, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 53
Dr. Mark Vital, MD
4.7 (98 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Mark Vital, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 53
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Mark Vital, MD works in Houston, TX as a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993. Dr. Vital completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Vital has has worked on more claims relating to Herpetic Keratitis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Vital has received an average rating of 4.7 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. They are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Vital also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vital practices at Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX and has additional offices in Sugar Land, TX.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Dental
    PacifiCare PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Eye Associates
    2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 11:30
  2. 2 Houston Eye Associates
    1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vital
4.7
Based on 98 Reviews
5 Stars (85)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 12, 2023
Great staff. Dr. Vital skilled, calm and caring.
Jeanne Doornbos — Oct 12, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Regional Health Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornea, External and Infectious Ocular Disease
    2002
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mark Vital, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Vital accepts AARP, Accountable Health Plans of America and Aetna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Vital accepts here.

Dr. Vital frequently sees patients for Herpetic Keratitis.

Yes, Dr. Vital speaks Spanish. See Dr. Vital's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Vital has a star rating of 4.7/5 and has been reviewed 98 times.

Dr. Vital is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Vital has been practicing as a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist for 31 years.

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