Meet Our Doctors ≫ George C. Thorne, Jr., M.D.
George C. Thorne, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Thorne is a leading eye surgeon specializing in LASIK and refractive surgeries as well as Cataract, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplant, and Laser Surgeries. Well-recognized by his peers nationwide, he is board certified in ophthalmology and has one of the busiest practices in Texas.
In addition to his surgical and medical practice, he spends a considerable amount of time on volunteer medical projects in Developing Countries. His goal is always to teach others and improve their skills, leaving behind a greater legacy than can be accomplished through surgery alone.
Dr. Thorne served on a number of Medical Boards including a term as President of the Texas Ophthalmological Association and the Chairman of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Practice Management Committee. Locally, he has been the Department Chairman of Ophthalmology for both Seton and St. David’s Hospitals.
Dr. Thorne is from Austin originally and trained in the UT-System Medical Schools in Houston and San Antonio. After completing his training specialization, he completed a Post-Residency Fellowship with The Proctor foundation at UC-San Francisco in Cornea and Infectious Diseases of the Eye.
Dr. Thorne looks forward to becoming your physician.
Also see www.mylasikmd.com
Educational Background
Pre-Med: The University of Texas, Austin
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
Internship: University of Mississippi
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Post Residency Fellowship: Cornea & Infectious Diseases, Proctor Foundation, University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Memberships, Societies and Recognitions
Named a “Super Doctor” in Texas Monthly (poll of doctors and nurses asked: To whom would you refer a loved one or one of your patients for medical diagnosis and/or treatment?)
Named one of America’s Top Ophthalmologists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America
International Institute for Advanced Laser Surgery
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Kerato-Refractive Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology (former Practice Management Committee Chairman)
Texas Ophthalmological Association (Counselor, Past President)
American Medical Association
Seton & St. David’s Hospitals (Past Ophthalmology Department Chairman both places)
Austin Ophthalmologic Society
Texas Medical Association
Texas Medical Foundation (Advisor)
Travis County Medical Society
Corneal Consultant, Lions Eye Bank
2011 – Texas “Best Doctors”