Dr. Linda Vargas is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Fellowship-Trained Cornea Specialist. She has made Austin her home after moving here more than 4 years ago. In addition to her extensive experience in Ophthalmology, she is also trained and has worked as an Internist and Emergency Physician for 10 years. Her background in Internal Medicine along with her training in Ophthalmology make her a keen diagnostician; many systemic diseases first present with ocular symptoms. Dr. Vargas is one of the few Ophthalmologists in the Austin area that is truly bilingual and fluent in Spanish. She is dedicated to providing the utmost in Comprehensive Eyecare to her patients. She believes in educating her patients about their conditions so that, together they can make sound decisions regarding their care.

Professional Training:

• Cornea Fellowship - Tulane University Medical School Dept of Ophthalmology.
  New Orleans, LA. 7/2000-6/2001.
• Ophthalmology Residency - Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland. Cleveland, OH. 7/1997-6/2000

Academic Appointments:

• Clinical Instructor - University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Dept of Ophthalmology. San Antonio, TX. 9/2004 - Present.

Professional Organizations:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
• Austin Ophthalmologic Society
• Travis County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association
• Hispanic Physicians Association