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Omar M. Ismail, MD, obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham in 2019. After completing an internship at the University of Alabama Medical Center, he relocated to Houston to complete his residency in 2023 at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He remained there to complete a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery in 2025 before joining Kelsey-Seybold in July 2025.

Dr. Ismail follows in the footsteps of his father, who ran his own primary care clinic for 30 years in Alabama before retiring. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ismail treats diseases of the eyes’ retina and vitreous, including diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, epiretinal membrane, and retinal detachment. He has a particular interest in helping patients with diabetic eye disease — but no matter which condition brings his patients to him, Dr. Ismail finds it incredibly rewarding to make a difference in the lives of others.

Philosophy of Care

To ensure his patients have the information they need to make informed decisions about their care, Dr. Ismail spends time explaining his patients’ conditions to them in terms they can understand while being respectful of them and their time. Above all, he treats his patients as he would his own family member.

Hobbies & Interests

Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Ismail enjoys playing and watching basketball, reading for leisure, and spending time with family.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: July 2025

Awards & Publications

Publications

Ismail OM, Mason JO. Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Sutureless Vitrectomy for Combined Epiretinal and Internal Limiting Membrane Removal. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. 2018;2(6):369-373. doi:10.1177/2474126418806148

Ismail OM, Mason L, Mason JO. Efficacy of Vitrectomy and Macular Hole Repair in Eyes With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. 2019;3(2):94-98. doi:10.1177/2474126418825220

Ismail OM, Poole ZB, Materin MA, Hertel JD, Hardin JS. HPV16-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue metastatic to the ciliary body, iris, and lacrimal gland. Can J Ophthalmol. 2019;54(6):e294-e297. doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2019.02.009

Ismail OM, Poole ZB, Bierly SL, et al. Association Between Dry Eye Disease and Migraine Headaches in a Large Population-Based Study. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2019;137(5):532-536. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2019.0170

Ismail OM, Henry CR. An Update on Suprachoroidal Corticosteroid Injections in the Management of Macular Edema. Curr Ophthalmol Rep. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40135-022-00291-7

Smith LM, Ismail OM, Mojica G. Ocular Manifestations of Herpes Simplex Virus in the Pediatric Population. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2022;62(1):73-81. doi:10.1097/IIO.0000000000000394

Aldaas KM, Ismail OM, Hakim J, et al. Association of Dry Eye Disease With Dyslipidemia and Statin Use. Am J Ophthalmol. 2020;218:54-58. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2020.05.007

Olson D, Zhang X, Ward 2nd MF, Le PH, Ismail OM, Poole ZB, Donaldson JC, Buren EV, Lin F, Ulrich JN, Davis RM. Rates of Comorbid Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. 2019;3(4):211-214. doi:10.1177/2474126419849199

Medical School

  • University of Alabama School of Medicine – Birmingham, AL, 2019

Internship/Residency

  • Residency: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) – Houston, TX, 2023; Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Surgery fellowship: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) – Houston, TX, 2025

Locations

Memorial Villages Campus

9110 Katy Freeway,
Houston, TX 77055

Get Directions 713-442-6900

Northwest Campus (Cypress Clinic)

13105 Wortham Center Drive,
Houston, TX 77065

Get Directions 713-442-4000

Lake Houston Campus

8503 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E.,
(Building B),
Humble, TX 77396

Get Directions 346-674-3500

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor St Lukes Medical Center - McNair Campus
  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

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