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 Eddy is awesome but the wait is so long . We had a 2:00 pm appt and did not get out until 6:30 pm. We then had a 100 mile trip home. The long wait is the only thing we wish were different.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
3
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Thank you Dr Eddie for always taking good care of my eyes!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and truly cares about his patients
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Energetic and engaging! Answers every question until completely understood. Blessed!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Make waiting time shorter
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I was in the office for only 2 hours.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very good visit
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He is fast thorough as he explains things
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I think he is a good dr. I waited 4 hours. I’m not a patient person. Very irritating.
(3 weeks ago)
May-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 Eddy is awesome but the wait is so long . We had a 2:00 pm appt and did not get out until 6:30 pm. We then had a 100 mile trip home. The long wait is the only thing we wish were different.
3
Thank you Dr Eddie for always taking good care of my eyes!
Very professional and truly cares about his patients
Energetic and engaging! Answers every question until completely understood. Blessed!
Make waiting time shorter
I was in the office for only 2 hours.
Very good visit
He is fast thorough as he explains things
I think he is a good dr. I waited 4 hours. I’m not a patient person. Very irritating.