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Sidney Gicheru, M.D., the #LASIKBOSS, is a skilled and experienced Ophthalmologist Eye Doctor (Cataract and LASIK Eye Surgeon and Physician). He has specialized in LASIK and Lens-based Vision Correction Surgery since 2000 and is the Founder of the practice. Dr. Gicheru, who is Texas medical licensed and American Board of Ophthalmology certified, is one of the few Dallas area LASIK surgeons who has had LASIK performed on his own eyes. You can find more information on Dr. Gicheru below:

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Dr. Gicheru performs Comprehensive eye exams, as well as Laser treatments for Glaucoma and Diabetes in Irving, Southlake, Plano and surrounding areas of Dallas. Dr. Gicheru has had a long and distinguished career. He founded LaserCare Eye Center in 2000. He is American Board of Ophthalmology certified.

He is a 2012 graduate of the Leadership Development Program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gicheru is a former committee member of the FDA Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee. He has held leadership positions in many Ophthalmology institutions, including the Texas Ophthalmological Association(Past President). World-renowned speaker. Dr. Gicheru has a love of teaching and helping the underserved. He has given lectures all over the world including the US, Africa, and China. For several years, our local medical school has awarded him an Outstanding Service Award for his work teaching young surgeons. He has volunteered his skills and time in Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, South Africa, China, Japan, and Haiti.

Dr. Gicheru received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and Pre-Medical studies from Southern Methodist University. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Thereafter he completed his Medical Internship at the prestigious Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School program. He went on to complete his Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

On a personal note, Dr. Gicheru was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He has lived in the Dallas metroplex for over 30 years. He is married with 2 children. For recreation, he enjoys long-distance running, cycling, swimming, world travel, and electronic gadgetry.

Dr. Bill Boothe was one of the pioneers of LASIK in the Dallas Fort Worth. Over 30 years, he reports that he performed over 150,000 LASIK procedures. At one time, this qualified him as the busiest LASIK surgeon in the world. On May 1st, 2015, William A. Boothe, M.D. retired and closed his practice. When he needed to find a practice to refer his current patients and leave his medical records to, he chose Sidney Gicheru, M.D. at LaserCare Eye Center. On Dr. Boothe’s retirement, LaserCare Eye Center became the Custodian of Medical Records for Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center.   Dr Gicheru practices at these LaserCare Eye Center locations: Plano Irving Southlake   Below you can find out more information about any of our highly trained eye doctors.

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