Our New Leander Location is Open!
We are excited to bring quality eye care to you!!
Our new Leander location is now open!!!
We are conveniently located on Crystal Falls Parkway, between Bagdad Rd and Bell Blvd.
605 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander TX 78641
We take Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial and Private Medical Insurances.
Call today for an appointment 512-244-7200
Introducing Dr. Yard
Dr. Colleen Yard is a comprehensive ophthalmologist certified to treat all common medical and surgical ocular issues. Born and raised in Texas, she left briefly to attend college at Washington University in St. Louis where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Biology and Spanish. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Medical Center at Houston, in the prestigious Texas Medical Center. With the largest medical center in the world at her disposal, she chose to stay in Houston and completed her Ophthalmology Residency with the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UT-Houston. She has always loved Central Texas and is thrilled to reside in the Austin area. Her practice includes comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, as well as the evaluation of cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma. Dr. Yard has presented research at several national research meetings, and has published ophthalmic research. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Austin Ophthalmology Society. Dr. Yard is fluent in Spanish and looks forward to taking care of the eye care needs of you and your loved ones. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and traveling.
Open for in Office Appointments
We are open to see patients in office. We will continue to follow social distancing and sanitizing measures to keep our patients and our team safe. Our Round Rock office is open and our Georgetown office will open May 1, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we maneuver through this time. Masks/face coverings will be required for your appointment. Please call to make an appointment 512-244-7200.
Coronavirus Eye Safety
Coronavirus Eye Safety – “Experts say guarding your eyes — as well as your hands and mouth — can slow the spread of coronavirus. Here’s why it’s important to protect your eyes during the coronavirus pandemic.”
Welcoming Dr. Nguyen
- At October 29, 2019
- By Pamela Myhre
- In Office Announcement
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Tran Nguyen D.O.
Dr. Tran Nguyen is a board-certified ophthalmologist, surgeon and glaucoma specialist. She was raised in Houston, Texas. After completing her ophthalmology and fellowship training in the Midwest, Dr. Nguyen is happy to return home to Texas. Her specialty includes glaucoma surgery (filtering, shunts and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery), cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. Dr. Nguyen is also interested in global eyecare. She volunteered with Kenya Relief during her residency training and plans to continue to participate in local community eyecare programs in the developing world. Outside from work, Dr. Nguyen is a gastronome and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and cooking. She also speaks Vietnamese.
Educational Background:
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
• Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine with Honors at The University of North Texas (Fort Worth, TX)
• Internship: Transitional year at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital (Madison Heights, MI)
• Residency: Ophthalmology at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital (Madison Heights, MI)
• Fellowship: Glaucoma at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Wisconsin at Madison (Madison, WI)
Current Professional Status:
• Board certified, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Membership & Societies:
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Glaucoma Society
• American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Women in Ophthalmology
Dr. Jatla’s Achievements
Dr. Jatla has been recognized as one of the top physicians in Austin.
Austin Monthly Magazine as a Top Doctors for 2013 & 2020.
Super Doctor for 2017
Texas Rising Stars in 2013 & 2014
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in 2019.
America’s Most Honored Professionals 2017, 2018, 2019
Compassionate Doctors Award 2017
Patient’t Choice Award 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Vitals Top 10 Specialist Award 2014
