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Wayne Tie, MD

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Dr. Wayne Tie earned his undergraduate degree in 2010 at the University of Chicago, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He completed his medical degree in 2014 at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine in 2015 at the University of California – Irvine. He completed his Ophthalmology residency in 2018 at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In 2019, he completed his glaucoma fellowship at Tufts University – New England Eye Center and the Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: September 2019

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • 2018: American Academy of Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador
  • 2017: American Society of Retinal Specialists Rhett Buckler Award recipient; Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference Gordon Award for Research recipient
  • 2016 - 2017: House Staff President, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, elected position representing 800+ residents and fellows
  • 2011: NIH - National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases research grant recipient
  • 2006 - 2010: University of Chicago Dean's Scholar

Presentations

  • Tie W, Flynn W. Comparison of outcomes between iStent trabecular bypass and Kahook goniotomy
    Presented at Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference; April 2018; San Antonio, TX.
  • Tie W, Schatz MP. Lumps and Bumps
    Presented at NANOS Walsh Conference; March 2017; Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.
  • Tie W, Conston S, Yamamoto R, Jansen M, Bahadorani S, Krambeer C, Kermany D, Singer M. Reducing dexamethasone intravitreal implant-related retinal injuries using a novel technique of intravitreal injection.
    Poster presented at ARVO; May 2017; Baltimore, MD. Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference; April 2017; San Antonio, TX. ASRS; Aug 2017; Boston, MA.
  • Tie W, Wong B. Unilateral vein occlusion and optic disc edema due to ocular cysticercosis.
    Presented at Third Coast Retina Conference; May 2017; Austin, TX.
  • Tie W, Mamrosh J, Kim JM, Moore D. LRH-1 has post-translational regulatory effects on the lipogenic transcription factor SREBP.
    Presented at NIDDK Symposium, Vanderbilt University; Aug 2011; Nashville, TN.

Publications

  • Krambeer C, Wannamaker K, Tie W, Bahadorani S, Singer J, Conston S, Singer MA. A new suggested strategy for safe injection of Ozurdex. Accepted by Ophthalmic Surg Laser Imaging Retina May 9, 2018.
  • Bahadorani S, Krambeer C, Wannamaker K, Tie W, Jansen M, Espitia J, Sohn JH, Singer MA. The effects of repeated Ozurdex injections on ocular hypertension. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Apr 3; 12:639 - 642.
  • Jansen ME, Krambeer CJ, Kermany DS, Waters JN, Tie W, Bahadorani S, Singer J, Comstock JM, Wannamaker KW, Singer MA; Compliance Study Group. Appointment Compliance in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema and Exudative Macular Degeneration. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018 Mar 1; 49(3): 186 - 190.
  • Tie W, Tajnert K, Plavsic SK. Ultrasound imaging of gestational trophoblastic disease. Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013 Jan-Mar; 7(1): 105-112.
  • Tajnert K, Tie W, O'Neill TJ, Plavsic SK. Ultrasound assessment of postpartum fever. Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013 Apr - Jun; 7(2): 219 - 230.

Hobbies & Interests

Dr. Tie enjoys watching professional football and basketball, playing tennis, and hiking.

Fun Facts

The most interesting place Dr. Tie has visited is New Zealand. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a police detective. Something not many people know about him is that he’s an amateur card magician.

Medical School

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, 2014

Internship/Residency

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2018

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Dr. Tie is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, and the Texas Medical Association.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-0000

Bay Area Campus

1010 S. Ponds Dr.,
Webster, TX 77598

Get Directions 713-442-4300

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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