John T. Tong, MD, FACS, FAAP

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

John T. Tong, MD, FACS, FAAP specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus. In addition, he also has advanced training in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Tong obtained his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia through an accelerated program where he finished college in 2 years. He completed his residency at the University of California – Los Angeles. He finished his first fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus with Dr. Marshall Parks at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He then completed his second fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery at the University of California – Los Angeles and in Beverly Hills. After his dual fellowship training, he practiced in California for over seven years before moving to Texas.

Dr. John Tong sees children of all ages for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. These issues include crossed eyes/esotropia, drifting eyes/exotropia, lazy vision/amblyopia, styes/chalazion, blocked tear ducts, failed vision exams, and other eye problems. He also sees both children and adults for Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery issues. These include droopy eyelids/ptosis/dermatochalasis, droopy eyebrows, eyelid cancer, tearing/nasolacrimal duct problems, and in-turning/entropion and out-turning/ectropion of the eyelids. Dr. Tong has authored multiple articles and given lectures at multiple meetings. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and American College of Surgeons.

Dr. John Tong, MD was chosen by the readers of Dallas Fort Worth Child Magazine as a Mom-Approved Doctor. (Whose knowledge and expertise has set him apart – and moms have noticed and nominated him for this award.)

To schedule an appointment with Dr. John Tong, contact either the Grapevine Office or the Dallas Office.

Curriculum Vitae

John T. Tong, MD, FACS, FAAP

Pediatric Ophthalmologist & Strabismologist

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

ABC Eyes – Pediatric Ophthalmology Grapevine Office

817-329-5433
1643 Lancaster Drive, Suite 306
Grapevine, TX 76051

ABC Eyes – Pediatric Ophthalmology Dallas Office

214-369-6434
7150 Greenville Avenue, Suite 305
Dallas, Texas 75231

Education

Education & Training

Education:

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship
Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Drs. Marshall Parks & Mohamad Jaafar
Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Jules Stein Eye Institute – UCLA School of Medicine
Drs. Henry Baylis, Norman Shorr & Robert Goldberg
Ophthalmology Residency
Jules Stein Eye Institute – UCLA School of Medicine
The Pennsylvania State University – Jefferson Medical College
Six-Year Combined B.S./M.D. Program

Fellowship-Trained Subspecialties:

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Prior Teaching Positions:

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California – Davis Medical Center
Faculty, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California – Los Angeles Medical Center

Honors, Awards, & Memberships

Honors, Awards, & Membership

Honors & Awards:

Jules Stein Eye Institute – UCLA Fellow Laboratory Research Award Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship
Jules Stein Eye Institute – UCLA Resident Clinical Research Award
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Jefferson Medical College (Top 5% in Class)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society – Inducted in Junior Year

Memberships:

Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Fellow, American Association of Cosmetic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Member, Society of Heed Fellows
Member, Costenbader Society
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Medical Journal Review Boards (Past & Present):

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal of AAPOS
Survey of Ophthalmology
Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology

Recognitions:

Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
Marquis Who’s Who in America
Marquis Who’s Who in the World
American Biographical Institute’s Greatest Minds of the 21st Century
Biltmore Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Professionals in Research, Medicine and Healthcare
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals
Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists
Leading Health Professional of the World – International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England
International Health Professional of the Year – International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England
National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals