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Peter Ryg, MD

Ophthalmologist located in North Central, Austin, TX

About Dr. Ryg

Peter Ryg, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon with fellowship training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Ryg received his undergraduate degree from Brown University. He earned his medical degree with honors from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After medical school, Dr. Ryg completed his residency at Yale University. He then went on to complete the prestigious Proctor Foundation Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Ryg also spent a year performing research at the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Ryg specializes in advanced corneal transplant techniques, complex cataract surgery, LASIK, and ocular surface tumors. He has co-authored multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and several oncology journals.

In addition to being well-known as an exceptionally skilled surgeon, Dr. Ryg takes pride in bringing a personal level to the care of his patients, providing high quality of care with a focus on communication and patient education. He works directly with you to ensure you are well educated on the details of your vision care needs.

When not treating patients, Dr. Ryg enjoys spending time with his young children and partner, Alana, who was born and raised in Austin. As a native Minnesotan, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, fishing, and nature photography.

Dr. Peter Ryg

Peter Ryg, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon with fellowship training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Ryg received his undergraduate degree from Brown University. He earned his medical degree with honors from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After medical school, Dr. Ryg completed his residency at Yale University. He then went on to complete the prestigious Proctor Foundation Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Ryg also spent a year performing research at the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Ryg specializes in advanced corneal transplant techniques, complex cataract surgery, LASIK, and ocular surface tumors. He has co-authored multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and several oncology journals.

In addition to being well-known as an exceptionally skilled surgeon, Dr. Ryg takes pride in bringing a personal level to the care of his patients, providing high quality of care with a focus on communication and patient education. He works directly with you to ensure you are well educated on the details of your vision care needs.

When not treating patients, Dr. Ryg enjoys spending time with his young children and partner, Alana, who was born and raised in Austin. As a native Minnesotan, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, fishing, and nature photography.


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Major Insurance Providers Accepted

At Eye Physicians of Austin, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a list of some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed.

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    "Convenient location and parking. I love that they disinfect all the equipment right in front of you before your face and chin touch all their eye testing equipments."

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    "Went in for a complete eye exam. The front desk staff were wonderful, very friendly and extremely helpful. the technicians in the back were extremely courteous..."

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    "Fantastic clinic. They took us in immediately on a Monday morning for concerning eye issues that developed right before the weekend...5 stars for sure!!!"

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    "Dr. Peter Wollan walks on water, as far as I'm concerned. He did cataract surgery on my right eye and the results are amazing. If there were 10 stars, I'd give them."

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    "I love this place. I see Dr. Dai and have seen Dr. Pierce before and they are both great doctors."

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    "Dr. Dai was great, super nice, had a great smile and talked to me in a way that was easy to understand!"

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    "Dr. Pearce who was calm, patient and kind when I was freaking out. He not only saved my eyeball, I see just as well as I did before. 20/20 with correction."

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    "Day 1 Lasik seeing perfectly. Much thanks to Dr. Pierce and Eric as its been seamless."

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    "I've been a glaucoma patient for over 30 years, n that time, I've learned how to tell the good from the bad glaucoma doctors, and Dr Wollan is definitely a good one."

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    "I recently saw doctor Khan Farooqui, an amazing person and physician really enjoyed his feedback for me and his medical attention."

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    "Dr. Wollan is outstanding. He took the time to explain my situation and the action that needs to be taken to prevent further damage."

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    " Dr. Pierce is personable and extremely competent. I can't recommend him or this practice enough."

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    "Dr. Dai removed a small piece of wire from right eye and I felt no pain. The eye soon healed and my 20-20 vision was returned."

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    "My husband and I have seen Dr. Plunkett at Eye Physicians of Austin for several years and we've received excellent care."

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    "I will probably be seeing Dr. Wollan for some time and what better place than Eye Physicians of Austin!"

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