Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D., focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina at Southwest Retina Specialists, where he is known as “Dr. Eddie.” In 1992, he graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio in 1996.
Dr. Eddie interned at UTHSC through 1997, followed by a residency in general ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (part of the University of Miami system) from 1997 to 2000. He completed a Retina/Vitreous Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in 2001 and served as chief resident and clinical instructor there through 2002.
Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D., focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina at Southwest Retina Specialists, where he is known as “Dr. Eddie.” In 1992, he graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio in 1996.
Dr. Eddie interned at UTHSC through 1997, followed by a residency in general ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (part of the University of Miami system) from 1997 to 2000. He completed a Retina/Vitreous Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in 2001 and served as chief resident and clinical instructor there through 2002.
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Dr. Eddie and his staff are great and caring people.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional. He never appears rushed. Always very calm and polite.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Liked that he tells about your results and also explains
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
The wait was excessively long 4 1/2 hours long. I had to make a two hour drive there and back My friend took me because I knew they were going to have to dilate my eyes. Dr. Eddie is a good but no one should have to wait that long..
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Best eye Doc around!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very efficient in getting in and out. Very little downtime.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
The experience is always good very pleasant informative. The only downfall is how long it takes to get to see him with all the testing and time in between.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Eddie is the best. His staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Everything was just perfect!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Eddie is great, he’s well informed about how the insurance companies work with him and thus gives the patient a wonderful explanation.😀
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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Southwest Retina Specialists
7411 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106
Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D., focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina at Southwest Retina Specialists, where he is known as “Dr. Eddie.” In 1992, he graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio in 1996.
Dr. Eddie interned at UTHSC through 1997, followed by a residency in general ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (part of the University of Miami system) from 1997 to 2000. He completed a Retina/Vitreous Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in 2001 and served as chief resident and clinical instructor there through 2002.
He returned to Texas in 2002 to open a vitreoretinal private practice in Amarillo
Dr. Eddie and his staff are great and caring people.
Very professional. He never appears rushed. Always very calm and polite.
Liked that he tells about your results and also explains
The wait was excessively long 4 1/2 hours long. I had to make a two hour drive there and back My friend took me because I knew they were going to have to dilate my eyes. Dr. Eddie is a good but no one should have to wait that long..
Best eye Doc around!
Very efficient in getting in and out. Very little downtime.
The experience is always good very pleasant informative. The only downfall is how long it takes to get to see him with all the testing and time in between.
Dr Eddie is the best. His staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Everything was just perfect!
Dr. Eddie is great, he’s well informed about how the insurance companies work with him and thus gives the patient a wonderful explanation.😀