About

Excellent Ophtalmologist near me in Texas

Dr Hamzah Khalaf

Dr. Hamzah Khalaf is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retinal surgeon with expertise in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. He moved to Texas in 2016 to further his advanced training—and to escape the long winters of his home state of Ohio. Dr. Khalaf is committed to delivering compassionate, cutting-edge care while building lasting connections with his patients.

He is fluent in English, Arabic, Spanish, and learning German.

He is a proud father of two sons and a daughter, and enjoys teaching them Soccer, Tennis, Music, and Arabic Calligraphy.

Dr. Khalaf earned his undergraduate degree in just two years through an accelerated program at Kent State University, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors. He earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at SUMMA Health System, where he served as Chief Resident. His dedication to research was recognized with the James S. Tan, MD Award for Basic Science Research in both 2014 and 2016, based on his work involving a mouse model of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Dr. Khalaf further advanced his expertise with a fellowship in medical and surgical retina at the Valley Retina Institute in McAllen, Texas.

After completing his fellowship, Dr. Khalaf served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. In this role, he was actively involved in teaching and training ophthalmology residents and retina fellows.

Dr. Khalaf has presented posters at several esteemed national and international conferences, including the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and Aegean Retina. He also served as a Sponsored Ambassador at Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Khalaf is committed to community service, volunteering both locally in San Antonio and internationally.

Meet Our Staff

Valerie joined our team in February 2021 as our very first employee. She began medical office work in 2018 but has been in the medical field for 10 years previously as a CNA. She handles all thing from scheduling to referrals. When she is not at work you can find her chasing after her adorable but oh so wild four year old son, cooking and going on road trips with her family. Valerie is kind, compassionate and always has a smile on her face.

Valerie Valdez

Medical Secretary

Meeyen is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Texas in 2014. She has worked as an Ophthalmic Technician since 2013 but has over 10 years of experience in Ophthalmology with a certification in Ophthalmic Assisting. During her spare time, she enjoys traveling to new places, dining out and spending time with her family and 2 dogs.

Meeyen

Ophthalmic Technician

Dennale joined Generations Retina in September 2022. She is a certified medical office specialist and is currently working on her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. She is married with 2 children, 4 step (bonus) children, and 2 grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, reading, gardening, and anything outdoors.

Dennale Morgan-Flores

Medical Secretary

Denise joined Generations Retina in March 2024. With 7 years of experience in eye care, Denise transitioned from optometry to ophthalmology after pursuing further studies during the COVID-19 pandemic. She began as a medical receptionist and now serves patients as a skilled retina technician in our New Braunfels office. Known for her empathy and excellent communication, Denise is passionate about patient education and support. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and cheering on her daughter at volleyball games.