Mary Kate Walters Od, Faao, Diplabo

Mary Kate Walters, OD, FAAO, DiplABO has over a decade of diverse work experience in the field of optometry. Mary Kate is currently serving as a Professor of Practice at the University of Houston, where they joined in September 2021. In addition, they hold the position of Clinic Director at North Texas Area Community Health Center, Inc.'s Northside Eye Care Center since September 2021.

Prior to their current roles, Mary Kate worked as an Optometrist at Community Eye Clinic from June 2020 to July 2021. Mary Kate gained valuable experience as a Clinical Extern at Southwest Vision Center from January 2020 to April 2020, and at Whitsett Vision Group from September 2019 to December 2019.

Furthermore, Mary Kate completed their Clinical Internship at Southern College of Optometry from January 2018 to September 2019, honing their skills in a professional setting.

Before embarking on their optometry journey, Mary Kate gained customer service experience as a Sales Associate & Assistant at Tres Chic Boutique from May 2010 to July 2016. Mary Kate also worked as an Optometric Technician at Precision Eye Care from June 2015 to January 2016.

With their extensive background and expertise, Mary Kate Walters has proven herself as a dedicated and accomplished professional in the optometry field.

Mary Kate Walters completed their education as follows:

- In 2016, they attended the Southern College of Optometry and earned a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree in the field of Optometry. Mary Kate completed their studies in 2020.

- From 2020 to 2021, they pursued an Ocular Disease Residency at the University of Houston.

- Prior to their optometry studies, they attended Texas A&M University from 2013 to 2016. Mary Kate obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agricultural Leadership Education and Development.

- Mary Kate completed their high school education at Brenham High School from 2009 to 2013, earning a High School Diploma.

Additionally, Mary Kate Walters holds various certifications and specializations:

- In 2023, they obtained a certification in "GPC for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics" from the CITI Program.

- In 2022, they achieved the status of Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.

- Mary Kate completed the AAO's Cochrane Eyes and Vision Certificate Program, Phase I and II in 2022.

- In 2021, they became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).

- Mary Kate obtained a Board Certification in Injections Skill Examination (ISE) from the National Board of Examiners in Optometry® in 2020.

- The same year, they also achieved a Board Certification in ABS, PAM, CSE, TMOD from the National Board of Examiners in Optometry®.

- Mary Kate holds the designation of Optometric Glaucoma Specialist certified by the Texas Optometry Board.

- Mary Kate is a licensed Optometrist, Therapeutic, certified by the Texas Optometry Board.

- Mary Kate is additionally certified as an Optometrist, Therapeutic & Injectable by the Tennessee Department of Health.

- In 2018, they obtained CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association.