Baptiste J De Jean, MD - Avery Eye Clinic

"I chose rheumatology for its focus on longitudinal patient-doctor relationships and the opportunity to positively impact patients™ quality of life. I believe strongly in educating and encouraging patients to play an active role in their care, as I find this empowers them to take charge of their chronic diseases and their lives."Dr. Holly Smith graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She completed an Internal Medicine residency program at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Smith is a board-certified and fellowship trained Rheumatologist.

In 1986, Dr. Stephen G. Slade, an ophthalmologist and world-renowned refractive eye surgeon, joined the staff as a surgical consultant. Dr. Slade was the first doctor in the country to perform LASIK refractive surgery. Today all pre- and post-op care for LASIK is managed in The Woodlands by Woodlands Eye Associates and the surgery is performed by Dr. Slade in Houston. Woodlands Eye Associates also counts among its staff of doctors; Dr. Britt Wright, who joined the practice in 1996 and Dr. Ginger Brown who has practiced in both offices since 2005.