Iyza Fatima Baig, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor
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Ophthalmology
ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States
- Deputy Chief of Ophthalmology, Staff Physician
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Ophthalmology
Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States
Education
- BA from Rice University
- 05/2015 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Biological Sciences, Hispanic Studies
- MD from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
- 06/2019 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Medical Humanities
- Residency at ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine
- 06/2023 - Houston, Texas
- Internship at John Peter Smith Hospital
- 06/2020 - Fort Worth, Texas
Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- Board Certified
- (07/21/2023 - 08/31/2025)
- Texas Medical Board
Professional Interests
- Cataract Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Resident Education
Professional Statement
Dr. Iyza F. Baig is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute and ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine. She graduated with honors from Rice University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Biological Sciences and Hispanic Studies. As an undergraduate student, Dr. Baig qualified to volunteer as a medical Spanish interpreter at Ben Taub Hospital, despite being a non-native speaker. She was recognized by Rice University for her excellence in Spanish language and service work with the Cervantes Award in 2015. Dr. Baig then matriculated at McGovern Medical School, where she dedicated her free time to starting a volunteer program at a free eye clinic for un-insured patients, and publishing numerous papers with renowned researchers in the field of ophthalmology. She went on to complete her residency in ophthalmology at one of the top training programs in the country: ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine. In October 2023, Dr. Baig joined the Baylor faculty and began her role as Deputy Chief of Ophthalmology at Ben Taub Hospital.
Dr. Baig’s clinical interests include cataract surgery, medical treatment of glaucoma, and cataract surgery combined with minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries such as ab-interno goniotomy, Hydrus microstent, OMNI and Streamline surgical systems. She has special interest in indigent care and resident education, staffing the majority of resident cataract surgeries at Ben Taub Hospital.
Dr. Baig’s clinical interests include cataract surgery, medical treatment of glaucoma, and cataract surgery combined with minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries such as ab-interno goniotomy, Hydrus microstent, OMNI and Streamline surgical systems. She has special interest in indigent care and resident education, staffing the majority of resident cataract surgeries at Ben Taub Hospital.
Websites
Selected Publications
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Baig IF, Le NT, Al-Mohtaseb Z. " Amniotic membrane transplantation: an updated clinical review for the ophthalmologist.. " Ann Eye Sci. 2023 Jun 12; 8
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Baig IF, Webb A, Crowley E, Supsupin E, Adesina OO. " Burkitt lymphoma masquerading as Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome in an HIV-seropositive patient.. " European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019 Apr 25;
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Baig IF, Pascoe A, Lee AG. " Giant cell arteritis: Early diagnosis is key.. " Eye and Brain. 2019 Jan 17;
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Thoveson A, Baig IF, Mortensen PW, Lee AG. " Hypnic Amaurosis Fugax. " J Neuroophthalmol. 2022 Mar 1;
Memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Languages
Urdu, Spanish
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