Rashed Alhabshan, MD, MBA

Meet Dr. Rashed Alhabshan, retina specialist and founder of Retina and Vitreous of San Antonio

Retina Specialist | Founder, Retina and Vitreous of San Antonio

Dr. Rashed Alhabshan is a board-certified Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist dedicated to providing thoughtful, personalized care to patients with retinal and vitreous conditions. Dr. Alhabshan's care philosophy places each patient at the center of care delivery by protecting the patient-physician relationship from outside influence with the goal of delivering high quality care to his patients. His personal and clinical experiences and surgical skills transcends his years in Texas and go back to several years before moving to the States.

Dr. Alhabshan earned his medical degree from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2007, where he graduated with honors. He then worked for Three-years as an Ophthalmology resident before moving to the States to pursue advanced training. Upon moving to the States, he successfully completed Two-years research fellowship covering basic sciences, translational and clinical research projects in Ophthalmology. He then completed a One-year Internship in Internal Medicine and Three-years of Ophthalmology residency at The George Washignton University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he had a chance to work at the National Eye Institute (NEI) and served as a chief resident in his final year. His clinical experience in South Texas includes serving for Five years to help rural communities in need of specialized retinal care in the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend areas- a part of his work he finds especially meaningful and rewarding.

Dr. Alhabshan has published multiple scientific papers on various topics in Ophthalmology. His specific research interests include areas in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR). He is also a reviewer for a couple of scientific journals. Known for his calm, patient-centered approach, Dr. Alhabshan values open communication and shared decision-making with his patients in every aspect of care. His goal is to make patients feel heard, informed, and supported throughout their treatment. Outside of work, Dr. Alhabshan enjoys playing chess, table-tennis swimming, and outdoor activities alongside spending time with his adopted Husky-Mix for six years, Sel.

Education

Medical School: King Saud University College of Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
MBA: Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University

Professional Organizations & Affiliations

Training:

Fellowship: Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery, South Texas Retina Consultants, Corpus Christi, TX
Residency: Ophthalmology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Internship: Internal Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Research Fellowship: Ophthalmology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Residency: Ophthalmology, The National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hospital Affiliations:

Baptist Medical Hospital System
Methodist Hospital System
Christus Ambulatory Surgery Center-Stone Oak

Publications:

Alhabshan R, Scales D: Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Developing Three Days following Administration of mRNA-1273 Booster Vaccine: Case Report. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2022:570-577. doi: 10.1159/000525687
Rivera WI, Miller SE, Alhabshan R, Gonzalez VH. Choroidal Thickness in Central Serous Retinopathy in Patients with Active and Inactive Disease. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2019 Jul 22;60(9):4328. Abstract.
Feldman SJ, Miller M, Origlieri C, Kueny L, Alhabshan R. Ocular chemical injuries from laundry detergent pods in children. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus {JAAPOS}. 2019 Aug 1;23(4):e28.
Sapp SG, Alhabshan RN, Bishop HS, Fox M, Ndubuisi M, Snider CE, Bradbury RS. Ocular trematodiasis caused by the avian eye fluke Philophthalmus in southern Texas. Open forum infectious diseases. 2019 Jul (Vol. 6, No. 7, p.ofz265). US: Oxford University Press.
Abramowitz B, Chadha N, Kouchouk A, Alhabshan R, Belyea DA, Lamba T. Selective laser trabeculoplasty vs micropulse laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma. Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, NZ). 2018;12:1599.
Alhabshan R, Sabbagh O, Patronas M. Resolution of Large Outer Retinal Fold Following Retinal Detachment Surgery With Visual Acuity Restoration to 20/20: A Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. 2018 Sep;2(5):305-11.
Alhabshan R, Mansour T. Association between oral fluoroquinolone use and lateral canthal tendon rupture: case report. Orbit. 2018 Jan 5:1-3.
Belyea D, Alhabshan R, Del Rio A, et al. Marijuana use among patients with glaucoma in a city with legalized medical marijuana use. JAMA Ophthalmology. 2016; 134(3), 259-264.
Wong S, Ramenaden E, Alhabshan R, Smithen L, Mathura JR. The efficacy and safety of 577-nm subthreshold diode micropulse photocoagulation in macular edema. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2014 Apr 30;55(13):6360. Abstract.
Belyea DA, Alhabshan RN, Mahesh SP, et al. Utility of heidelberg retinal tomography as a screening tool for analyzing retinal nerve fiber layer defects. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2014; 8:2409-2414.
Alhabshan R, Belyea D, Stepp MA, et al. (2013) Effects of In-vivo Application of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Corneal Wound Healing in New Zealand White Rabbits. Int J Ophthalmic Pathol 2:3.

Languages Spoken

English, Arabic, Spanish