Max Medert, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in premium cataract surgery and refractive surgery (including LASIK). Along with his expertise in refractive and cataract surgery, Dr. Medert is experienced in treating complex anterior segment surgical dilemmas, including intra-ocular lens (IOL) repositioning, IOL exchange, and pupilloplasty procedures.
Max Medert, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in premium cataract surgery and refractive surgery (including LASIK). Along with his expertise in refractive and cataract surgery, Dr. Medert is experienced in treating complex anterior segment surgical dilemmas, including intra-ocular lens (IOL) repositioning, IOL exchange, and pupilloplasty procedures.
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Great visit with the Dr.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Thanks Dr. Medert for all your help.... He sees what you see and cures a problem.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Enjoyed his direct answers to my questions and different options discussed. I felt at ease and confident after my appointment.
(3 months ago)
May-2026
Great staff.
(3 months ago)
May-2026
Dr. Medert was very knowledgeable and provided the upmost professionalism during my visit.
(4 months ago)
Apr-2026
Great doctor, very knowledgeable, caring and professional.
(6 months ago)
Mar-2026
He saved my eyes.
(6 months ago)
Mar-2026
Spends alot of time answering concerns and questions
(10 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Merdet exhibited exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate bedside manner. He took the time to listen to my concerns and offered insightful feedback that was both helpful and reassuring.
(10 months ago)
Nov-2025
Painless!
Kind , patient staff
Explained everything that was going to happen
I will go back!
(10 months ago)
Nov-2025
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Northwest Office
11901 Jollyville Road Austin, TX 78759
Westlake Office
2700 Bee Caves Road Austin, TX 78746
Max Medert, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in premium cataract surgery and refractive surgery (including LASIK). Along with his expertise in refractive and cataract surgery, Dr. Medert is experienced in treating complex anterior segment surgical dilemmas, including intra-ocular lens (IOL) repositioning, IOL exchange, and pupilloplasty procedures.
Dr. Medert’s Texas roots stem from his grandmother, who was born and raised in Mineral Wells, TX and his wife Paige, who is an Austin native. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Miami University in Biochemistry (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). He then graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. After medical school, he completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which is the #1 Ophthalmology program in the United States. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment at Washington University in St. Louis under the tutelage of Dr. Arsham Sheybani. Prior to moving to Austin, he was an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Medert is dedicated to excellence in Ophthalmic care and shares his surgical experiences online via his YouTube channel: bit.ly/mederteye
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Medert has used research to investigate and evaluate a wide range of issues in ophthalmology. His work has been published in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Glaucoma and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Additionally, he has presented at annual meetings for the American Glaucoma Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, amongst others.
Great visit with the Dr.
Thanks Dr. Medert for all your help.... He sees what you see and cures a problem.
Enjoyed his direct answers to my questions and different options discussed. I felt at ease and confident after my appointment.
Great staff.
Dr. Medert was very knowledgeable and provided the upmost professionalism during my visit.
Great doctor, very knowledgeable, caring and professional.
He saved my eyes.
Spends alot of time answering concerns and questions
Dr. Merdet exhibited exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate bedside manner. He took the time to listen to my concerns and offered insightful feedback that was both helpful and reassuring.
Painless! Kind , patient staff Explained everything that was going to happen I will go back!