Shehzad Batliwala, DO, MGM (“Dr Shehz”)is a refractive and cataract surgeon based in Plano, Texas. He has dedicated his life to helping people see more clearly, both literally through surgery and metaphorically through storytelling, service, and education. Dr Shehz chose this field because he believes that vision is more than sight; it is about helping people regain freedom, confidence, and possibility.
Dr Shehz ensures patients can expect a calm, thoughtful, and precise approach rooted in thousands of successful procedures. His goal is not just technical excellence – it is to make each patient feel heard, seen, and cared for every step of the way. Whether exploring LASIK or considering a premium lens implant, Dr Shehz will take the time to guide patients through options that align with their lifestyle and long-term goals.
Refractive surgery captured Dr Shehz’s heart because it offers immediate, tangible transformation. He feels that there is nothing else like watching a patient see clearly for the first time without glasses – the joy, the emotion, the sense of rebirth. That moment reminds him of why he became a refractive surgeon – it isn’t just about removing blur; it’s about restoring agency and confidence. After a winding journey early in his career, Dr Shehz fully committed to this specialty in 2023 and has not looked back.
Dr Shehz completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. He performed thousands of procedures, including cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and laser vision correction. He now specializes in premium IOLs, corneal refractive surgery, and surgical communication. He has lectured nationally on burnout in medicine and the emotional dimensions of surgical decision-making. His newly opened practice, Visionary Eye Surgery, emphasizes the high-touch, high-tech patient experience.
Outside of the operating room, Dr Shehz is a motivational speaker, stand-up comedian, and musician. He has served in humanitarian eye surgery missions abroad, including in Gaza, and is passionate about using his platform to destigmatize mental health and uplift marginalized voices. Dr Shehz believes that healing is both a science and a calling — and he is grateful every day to do work that honors both.
Visionary Eye Surgery
8080 Independence Parkway, Suite #155
Plano, TX 75025 USA
Telephone – 214-972-2020
Email – DrShehz@VisionaryEyeSurgery.com