Dr. Shannon Wong is one of Austin’s most experienced ophthalmologists performing surgical vision correction procedures. He has performed well over 7,000 laser vision correction procedures and 10,000 cataract and premium lens replacement procedures. As testament to the safety and long-term benefits of Vision correction surgery, he has performed LASIK surgery for his wife and children and performed Premium Cataract Surgery on his father – Mitchel Wong, MD and his mother. His commitment to providing the highest quality care for each patient involves deploying the safest and most advanced surgical treatment for his patients while using the most advanced technologies.
About Shannon Wong
Dr. Shannon Wong is an Austin native. He graduated from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin. He received his undergraduate degree from Rice University in Houston, TX. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX before beginning his Internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA. His residency in ophthalmology was completed at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA where he was also the Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. He is past Chief of Ophthalmology at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin. He is currently an affiliate faculty member in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Texas at Austin Dell medical school.
Austin Eye was the first practice to perform LASIK in Austin in 1995. We were also the first ophthalmologists providing all-laser iLASIK in Austin in 2002.
In addition to iLASIK, Dr. Shannon Wong routinely performs cataract and premium lens replacement surgery. Most procedures are done at the Austin Eye Laser and Surgicenter located at 2700 Bee Cave Road in Austin. Since 2004, he has been using advanced technology lens implants to enable seamless vision far, near and in-between without glasses. Bausch and Lomb has recognized Shannon Wong and Austin Eye as a cataract surgery center of excellence. Over the past 17 years, he has used advanced technology lenses in thousands of patients with excellent results to date. In 2012, Dr. Shannon Wong performed the first laser cataract surgery procedure in Austin. Laser cataract surgery is designed to make cataract surgery outcomes more precise, predictable and safe.
Dr. Wong’s focus is on surgical vision correction – primarily premium lens replacement and premium cataract surgery, and LASIK. He is skilled and considered an expert in management of complex surgery to the lens, iris and cornea.
Dr. Shannon Wong has been recognized by the Summit Autonomous Society for ranking among the highest volume LASIK surgeons in the United States. He has been recognized by the Intralase Corporation as a pioneer in iLASIK surgery. His expertise in surgical vision correction has been featured in news reports in the Austin American Statesman, the Austin Business Journal, Fox 7 News, KXAN (NBC) news, and KVUE (ABC) news over the past 23 years. Austin Monthly magazine has recognized Shannon Wong as a “Top Doctor” in Ophthalmology from 2019-2022. Texas Monthly magazine selected Dr. Shannon Wong as an Ophthalmology “Super Doctor” in every year from 2012-2021.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Baylor University
- Medical School, 1993
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
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Awards & Recognition
American Board of Medical Specialties
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★★★★★4.91,193 reviewsGoogle reviews for Austin Eye Jollyville, the practice associated with Dr. Shannon Wong. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Very personable and helpful.
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Everyone was so nice and pleasant i was greated with the biggest smiles. My nurse was so patient she took her time explaining each test. She explained the surgery I asked her about and also told me if I had any more questions when I got home I could call her.
My wife had Dr Medert do her cataract surgery and did a great job . Now that It's time for mine, It's a no brainer....Dr Medert! Great communicator, explains everything in detail where you can understand what's wrong and course of action.
Everyone was super friendly and the procedure went great
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.Wonderful manner and very professional. Explained everything in an easy-to-understand manner. Also, prescribed a course of action that is very helpful,
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased to hear you had a positive experience with our team.Dr. Deese is always very thorough and has helped me tremendously with my Glaucoma.
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased to hear you felt well cared for during your visits.Super professional and excellent communication
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Response from the ownerThank you for your feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are glad to hear you had a positive visit with our team.Wonderful experience. Quickly diagnosed my problem and set me on the right path to get better. Caring and competent, the two things you want in your health care provider.
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