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Jessica Nichole Thayer, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Languages Spoken:
- English
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Education and Training
- Medical School
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2016)
- Internship
- John Peter Smith Hospital (2017), Transitional Year
- Residency
- University of Texas - San Antonio (2020), Ophthalmology
- Fellowship
- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (2021), Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Board Certification
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Departments and Programs
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Research Interests
- Nonspecific orbital inflammation
- Open globe injuries
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Publications
- Blepharoptosis and Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: A Retrospective Study. Lam AN, Thayer JN, Rahman EZ, Martinez AN, Fry CL, Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2020 Jan/Feb 36 1 86-88
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Professional Activities
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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Awards and Honors
- Ophthalmology Resident of the Year 2019-2020, University of Texas Health San Antonio
- University Hospital Shining Star Award 2019, University of Texas Health San Antonio
- Outstanding Transitional Intern Award 2016-2017, John Peter Smith Hospital