Michael G. Hunt, MD
- Partner, Pediatric Eye Specialists
- Research Director, Child Vision Center
- Research and Education Director of Ophthalmology, Cook Children’s Medical Center
Born and raised in Paris, Texas, Michael Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baylor University in 1995. He received his medical doctorate with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also participated in medical missions and earned distinction as an Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society member.
Dr. Hunt completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In 2004, he moved to the Fort Worth area.
Honored as a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Hunt has made several medical mission trips to Vietnam, Belize, and Kenya, caring for underprivileged patients. He is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Hunt has also served as primary investigator on several clinical trials and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles.
Dr. Hunt cares for pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, glaucoma and ptosis.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree: Baylor University
- Medical degree: Baylor College of Medicine
- Residency in ophthalmology: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics