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Kourtney Henderson Houser

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases

Overview


Kourtney Houser, MD (Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology) joined us from Hamilton Eye Institute at
University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She completed her cornea fellowship in
the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Houser completed
residency training in ophthalmology at Tennessee Health Science Center, where she also earned her
medical degree. Her clinical interests include corneal transplantation (ie. PK, DALK, DSEK, DMEK),
corneal collagen crosslinking, complex cataracts, IOL exchange, cataract surgery with advanced
technology, including presbyopia correction and laser-assisted surgery and refractive surgery (ie. LASIK,
PRK, RLE). She sees patients at the Main Eye Center and Arringdon locations.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology · 2021 - Present Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases, Ophthalmology
Director of Cornea Fellowship Program · 2024 - Present Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases, Ophthalmology

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 2012 M.D.