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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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 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Eddie is the best. His staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Everything was just perfect!
(4 days 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.😀
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
like him he explained every thing that I waned to know.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very friendly. Explained everything very well. Very thorough in the tests that he ordered. It was a great first exam. He was very knowledgeable and professional. All of the staff were very personable and helpful.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Good guy fixed me up.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Thank you, Dr. Eddie, for saving my eyesight.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Loved getting out so fast. 1 1/2 hours. He does excellent job keeping my vision as I’m a diabetic. Thank you
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I love Dr Eddy. I am so grateful we have him in Amarillo! He has saved my vision!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-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
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.😀
like him he explained every thing that I waned to know.
Very friendly. Explained everything very well. Very thorough in the tests that he ordered. It was a great first exam. He was very knowledgeable and professional. All of the staff were very personable and helpful.
Good guy fixed me up.
Thank you, Dr. Eddie, for saving my eyesight.
Loved getting out so fast. 1 1/2 hours. He does excellent job keeping my vision as I’m a diabetic. Thank you
I love Dr Eddy. I am so grateful we have him in Amarillo! He has saved my vision!