Bita Esmaeli, MD

Bita Esmaeli, MD, FACS, is a leading ophthalmic plastic and orbital surgeon who is internationally renowned for her clinical and academic expertise in oncology. For over 26 years, her practice has focused on the surgical treatment of orbital tumors, lacrimal gland carcinomas, eyelid cancers, melanomas of the eyelid and conjunctiva, and reconstructive surgery in the periocular region.

Dr. Esmaeli served as a tenured Professor of Ophthalmology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston from 1998 to 2024, where she was also Chief of the Section of Ophthalmology from 1998 to 2004 and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship Program Director from 2001 to 2024. She now has a private practice in Houston open to new and existing patients.